How To Start

We are excited that you are taking the next step on your ministry journey by applying for a ministerial credential through the Arizona Ministry Network! Please review the What You Need To Know page before continuing.

Pre-Application

For those applying for credentials for the first time, submit the Pre-Application Questionnaire to the Credentials Assistant via mail or email. After we review your credential pre-application, you will be contacted about your next steps in the credentialing application process.

For those upgrading to Licensed or Ordained, please fill out the Upgrade to License or Upgrade to Ordination Application and the Supplemental Forms.

process overview

  1. Application Is Received in the Credentialing Office with Credentialing Fees

  • $90 for each level

2. Exam IS taken

  • Certified – Bible Knowledge and Doctrine Exams

  • Licensed – Polity Exam (if coming in as a first time applicant, all 3 exams are taken: Bible Knowledge, Doctrine, and Polity)

Interview with the Credentialing Committee

Recognition / Ordination at our Annual Network Conference

Contact our credentialing assistant at credentials@azag.org for any questions.