Examination for Ordination
Review 2026/2027 Expert
Verifed Ace the Test
Annual Credential Renewal Process - ANSWER ✔✔Applies to all
who have met the annual deadline for renewal (including delinquent) by
Jan 15.
Expired Dec. 31
late fee $25 until Jan 15 (deductible)
Past Jan 15, lapsed, need to make application reinstatement + $50
,Complete and Submit renewal paperwork
Pay:
Ordained: $25/month or $300/yr
Licensed: $20/month or $240/yr
Certified: $10/month or $120/yr
Articles of Incorporation - ANSWER ✔✔The church's charter.
Most authoritative legal document that a church has. In the event of a
conflict between the charter and any other legal document, the charter
will control.
Involves the relationship between the church & state.
Shields members from personal liability for debts and misconduct.
Allows us to hold or transfer title to property and enter into contracts and
legal obligations.
AG US Missions - ANSWER ✔✔Branch of missions that supports
and administrates ministry and finances inside of the US
AG World Missions - ANSWER ✔✔Branch of missions that supports
and administrates ministry and finances outside of the US
, Call to ministry - ANSWER ✔✔Our call must be testified by the
individual, other ministers and the Holy Spirit
Vocation: the call of God to a life of faith and obedience and to particular
ministries
Confirmation (by God, others, HS)
Ability
Longing
Life
Church governance documents - ANSWER ✔✔Consititution and
Bylaws
Church membership - ANSWER ✔✔Voting constituency of a local
church
Civil law - ANSWER ✔✔The branch of law dealing with the definition
and enforcement of all private or public rights, as opposed to criminal
matters.
Clergy-penitent privilege - ANSWER ✔✔Confidential communication
to a minister, whether from a member of the church or not, is generally
considered to be privileged and prevented from disclosure in court.
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