Ordination

Northern California District

Ordination

Prerequisites: District License for a minimum of 3 years, completed Course Of Study, and all 4 Supplemental Questions.

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  • Actively involved in your church. ie. Serving in your local church as an “assigned minister” for three consecutive years (for part-time assigned ministers number of consecutive years is increased)

  • On the Northern California District

  • Graduate from a validated course of study.

  • Hold a District License for not less than three consecutive years.

  • Complete all four supplemental questions.

  • Schedule a DBM (District Board of Ministry) interview with DBM secretary, Rev. Becca Dyke, credentialing@norcal.org

  • The final approval for ordination lies with the District Board Of Ministry, the District Assembly, and the presiding General Superintendent.