An Ordained Official Worker License may be issued to men who are appointed by the district superintendent to serve in pastoral and other related ministries which have as a primary responsibility preaching and teaching the Word of God, administering ordinances, and leading the church. In addition to pastor and/or senior pastor positions, such ministries may include ministers at large, and district evangelists, workers in educational institutions, federal and institutional chaplains, retired personnel, men assigned to special ministries, and those who are unassigned or who have been granted an approved leave of absence. Uniform Policy on Licensing and Certification, Manual of the C&MA (E3-2)
30 Hours Bible/Theology/Ministry (accredited institution)
Alliance Polity
Min 2 years of ministry experience in C&MA church
Mentor/Coach
Completed personal growth plan
Recommendation elders/pastor
Affirmation by LO&CC
Complete assigned reading
Mission awareness project
Preaching Evaluation
Alliance distinctives Theological position papers completed
Other preparation material and projects
Written comprehensive examination Oral examination by LO&CC