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If you are interested in exploring the options for attaining a ministerial credential, we want to help you along the way. There are five phases of the ministerial credential journey. They are exploration, preparation, application, progression and ordination. You can find tools below to help you navigate each phase of your journey. 

 1. EXPLORATION: I'm trying to figure out if I'm called to the ministry.  Where should I start?

 

If you're wondering if ministry is God's will for your life, Superintendent Gene Roncone wrote a book just for you. It is entitled Explore the Call and it answers the most common questions those contemplating the ministry will have and coaches you along the way.

ORDER THE BOOK: To order the paperback or Kindle edition of the book click here.

CONNECT WITH A MENTOR: To speak to a mentor about your potential call to ministry click here.

2. PREPARATION: I want to find out about different options for receiving ministerial training. Where do I go?

We have prepared a short ebook in PDF format that gives you answers and options you need regarding ministerial training. 

EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS: To download the educational options document, click here.

CREDENTIAL SPECIALIST: To contact our RMMN Secretariat’s office click here

3. APPLICATION: I believe I have fulfilled the educational requirements needed to apply or advance to one of the three levels of ministerial credentials (certified, licensed or ordained). Where do I start?

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE: To better understand each of the three levels of credential, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: Should your credential be approved to advance to either certified, licensed, or ordained, you will be expected to personally attend Network Council for the formal commissioning service.

APPLICATION & CONTINUANCE: To learn more about the application, transfer, renewal, reinstatement process or exam and interview coaching for either certified, licensed or ordained ministry, click here.

4. PROGRESSION: I currently am certified or licensed and want to advance to the next level of credential. What should I be doing?

Dr. Paul Alexander and Gene Roncone teamed up to help you set some practical goals and take positive steps toward advancing your credential in an article entitled, “Progression, Building a Better You.” To read the article, click here.

5. ORDINATION: How is ordination different than being either certified and licensed, and why is it important? 

1. WHY ORDINATION: To download the short article click here.

2. ORDINATION SERVICE TUTORIAL: To watch a quick tutorial of how ordination candidates will be recognized at Network Council, click here.

3. SCHOLARSHIP: To learn about the Trinity Ordination Scholarship for a 50% discount on graduate classes click here

In addition to these resources, Superintendent Roncone has also created a series of articles and resources on all things credentials on his blog at www.generoncone.org/credentials