The Licensing is provided as an intense study program for ministers seeking local license or ordination with the Congregational Holiness Church.  When a minister desires to obtain local license, he/she should fill out an application (provided by the district secretary) and have this signed by the local church secretary and pastor. 

The minister will then meet with the District Presbytery to be approved for local license.  Upon approval by the presbytery, the candidate then fills out the application for the license, mails it to the district secretary and pays the appropriate fees. 

After being licensed, the minister may apply for ordination with the District Presbytery and apply for the ordination phase of the program.  This part of the program is on a strict time line.  The program for ordination runs September through June.  All work must be successfully competed within this time.  Please note that the District Presbytery will issue Local License only when a candidate has successfully completed the study materials and has documented preaching at least 50 sermons. 

The Ordination Certificate is awarded when a minister has successfully completed the study materials and has documented preaching at least 100 sermons.

The study materials and approved activities are very beneficial to any young minister who feels that definite call to minister the Word of God.  These ministries may include but are not limited to pulpit ministries, evangelism, teaching, youth ministries, jail ministries, nursing home ministries, etc.

Click here to download the License Application form

 The approximate current cost of materials for the "Ordination" part of this program is $150.00

The approximate current cost of materials for the "Local Preachers License" part of this program is $100.00

Please Note: Payment is expected before the study materials will be mailed out. All prices are subject to change.

Please contact the Continuing Education Coordinator for further information.