Credentialing Information

General Guidelines

There are basically three ways to satisfy the educational requirements for ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God:

1. Attend a Nebraska School of Ministry. View Schools

2. Attend an Assemblies of God college, as a biblical studies major, ministerial studies major, or other church-related major. View Schools

Under this option, the requirements are as follows:

Certified Minister – Two full years completed
Licensed Minister – Three full years completed
Ordained Minister – Four full years completed

3. Take the prescribed correspondence courses from Berean School of the Bible or Berean University for the level of credential you are seeking. View Courses

In order to receive an application:

1. Fill out the Application Request form below.
2. Have your Pastor send us a statement recommending you as a candidate for credentials via email.
3. Send a copy of your official transcript to the Network Office or via email.

Once you have completed the application, it and the following items can be emailed or mailed to the Nebraska Ministry Network:

• Completed Application
• Background Check Release Form
• Information Authorization & Release Form
• Spouse Information Authorization & Release Form
• Copy of your Social Security Card
• Picture
• Application Fee

*If any items are missing or incomplete we will be unable to process the application until it is complete

Application Fees

Certified Level            $128

License Level              $138

Ordination Level        $140

Mailing Address:

Nebraska Ministry Network
Attn: Credentialing
1006 N Airport Rd
Lexington, NE 68850

Once the mandated background check is completed the Network Staff will send out the reference forms to the individuals you have listed on your application. The form is submitted electronically by your references. When we have received back all the reference forms the Network Secretary will review the applicant’s file and approve the applicant for the written exam, or stipulate what is needed for approval to take place.

Once approval has been granted you will need to contact the Network Staff (email) to set up a time to take your exam.

If a passing score (70%) is not achieved, the applicant may request an opportunity to retake the exam within one month of the next cycle’s written exam deadline.

If the applicant receives a passing score, the Network Staff notifies the applicant of the date, time and location of his/her oral interview.

Study Materials

Study Guide for Bible Knowledge Exam

Study Guide for Doctrine Exam

Study Guide for Polity Exam

AG Constitution & Bylaws

NDC Constitution and Bylaws

If the applicant receives a passing score on the exam, the Network Staff notifies the applicant of the date, time and location of his/her oral interview.

The applicant will be interviewed by members of the Credential Committee. If married, the spouse must appear with the applicant. Children should not attend.