KENTUCKY MINISTRY NETWORK CREDENTIALING

At each level a minister must prove their preparation for ministry by completing required courses of Bible and ministerial training, or have an accredited college education in a ministry related field, such as: Biblical studies, evangelism, pastoral ministry, missions, etc.

Interested in obtaining credentials? The first step is to complete the Pre-credentialing Questionaire. Click on the button below to get started.

  • Certified Minister

    This is the introductory level of credentials. It is for those who show a promise for ministry.

  • Licensed Minister

    This level of credential is for those ministers who have developed their ministry and show progess in their ministry.

  • Ordained Minister

    This is our highest level of credential. It is reserved for those who have achieved a proven ministry.

THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS

Once the preliminary questionnaire is filled out, our credentialing admin will contact you with the next steps.

 Here’s a basic overview of the process:

 

  • Complete the application via Docusign-which will include permission for our office to complete background, credit and reference checks

  • Exams and Interviews - There will be 2 exams for the Certified level of Credentials and an additional exam for the Licensed level of credentials

  • Interviews will be conducted with the sectional leadership and the Network office leadership

  • All applications must be approved by the Kentucky Ministry Network Executive Presbytery before being sent to the National office for final approval and issuance of the credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at 502-241-7111 and ask to speak with our credentialing admin or e-mail office@kyag.org. 

 

Darren Lewis

Credentialing Pastor, KYAG

Educational Comparisons

  • Kentucky School of Ministry

    Instructional mentoring combined with peer relationships to prepare for ministry.

    At-home study with a concluding weekend session. 1 class/month, 9 months/year.

    In Person Classes

    Books are Available

    $30 Enrollment +$75 per Class +Cost of Textbooks

    kyag.org/ksom

  • Global University (Berean)

    Self-paced correspondence web-based courses.

    Each web-based class must be completed within twelve months of registration.

    Online Courses

    Books are Avaiable

    $30 Enrollment +$90 Digital Course/$105 Printed Course

    globaluniversity.edu

  • Pathway

    Monthly subscription gives access to entire course library with unlimited course enrollment.

    App-based instruction using videos, articles and reflections.

    Online Courses

    $50 monthly subscription

    pathway.training