The Ministerial Credentials Program

The granting of License and Ordaining Ministers in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) falls under the authority of the Polity of the IPHC as set forth in the 2001-2005 Manual; Section VIII, Granting License and Ordaining Ministers, Paragraph A. Ministerial Credentials.

The General Superintendent's Office is responsible for the development of the ministerial credentials program in general; while the Conference (State) Offices administrate the process and have the authority to grant credentials on behalf of the IPHC.

The International Pentecostal Holiness Church issues the following ministerial credentials:

• Local Church Minister’s License (formerly Mission Workers)
  • Definition
  • Requirements
• Minister's License:
  • Definition
  • Requirements
• Certificate of Ordination
  • Definition
  • Requirements (Year One)
  • Requirements (Year Two)
• Certificate of Ordination for Missionaries

For an overview of the requirements for each credential, click here.

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CLERGY CONTINUING EDUCATION: An in-service training track designed for on-going professional development. This program is designed for all credentialed ministers in the IPHC.