Steps Toward Credentialing in CB Northwest

Guidelines for Ordination, Licensing and Commissioning

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The purpose of a ministerial credential is (1) to acknowledge God’s call upon a person’s life for ministry; (2) to verify that this person meets the qualifications and standards of the CBNorthwest association of churches for ministerial credentials; and (3) to provide legal status in the exercise of that person’s ministry.

A ministerial credential is given by the church and is held in trust by the individual. The credential remains with the person so long as the standards of the ministry are maintained.

Credentialed ministry will be carried out under the authority of the ordaining church. If a credentialed person moves, the ministry will then be continued under the authority of the church where they have their membership. That church carries the responsibility of being the custodian of accountability for the credentialed person.

General Requirements for Candidates being Ordained, Licensed and Commissioned within CB Northwest

• They must be members in good standing of a Conservative Baptist church.
• They must be above reproach as to character (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9) and meet all the standards for their particular credential.
• They must have training adequate for their area of ministry.
• They must hold to sound doctrine in accordance to and in full agreement with CBNorthwest and their local church.
• They must undergo an examination by their church and be confirmed by a committee or council appropriate for their ministry.
• They shall agree to maintain membership and accountability to a local church even if their responsibilities go beyond the immediate ministry of the local church.
• They shall complete all prescribed steps for their credential as outlined in the policy standards for that credential.