Minister Certification
The Ministerial Licensing Program at Aenon Bible College is designed to equip, prepare, and credential individuals who feel called by God to serve in ministry. This program provides the theological foundation, practical training, and spiritual development necessary to serve effectively in various areas of ministry within the church and community.
Aenon Bible College recognizes that ministry is both a divine calling and a sacred responsibility. Our licensing program serves as a formal process to affirm, educate, and authorize individuals to operate in their ministerial calling under sound biblical doctrine and the standards of the Apostolic faith.
Affiliation and Accountability
Aenon Bible College operates under the covering and guidelines of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (PAW). Ministers licensed through this program are expected to represent the standards of holiness, sound doctrine, and ministerial integrity upheld by Aenon Bible College and PAW
Program Components
The Ministerial Licensing Program includes the following key components:
1. Academic Coursework
2. Spiritual Development
3. Practical Ministry Experience
4. Licensing Examination
Course Requirements from Aenon:
Basic Doctrine
Theology 1
Bible Introduction
Your Organization
Ministerial Ethics & Etiquette
Pulpit etiquette
Public Speaking
Cultural Engagements
Life and Teaching of Jesus
Christian Leadership
Intro to Church Budgeting
Church Rituals
Self-Care
Sermon preparation
Project/Practicum
Program Requirements
To successfully complete the Ministerial Licensing Program, participants must:
● Be a committed believer.
● Demonstrate a clear calling to ministry.
● Complete all required coursework with satisfactory academic performance.
● Successfully fulfill the practical ministry requirements
● Pass the licensing examination.
● Uphold the standards, ethics, and moral expectations of Aenon Bible College and affiliated ministries.
Course Framework:
● Classes are organized in a cohort format.
● Specific time for enrollment (a) Spring and (b) Winter
● Timeframe of 18-24 months for completion
● Courses are designed in modules of eight (8) weeks.
● The delivery model is hybrid (virtual platforms and in-person)
● The project will be presented at the local council, regional conference, or summer convention.
● Credit toward a degree or certification program.
Cost
Program Cost Per Course_____ Cost for Program
Ministerial License $300 per cohort $1,800.00
**** additional Technology Fee $25.00 per cohort
Transfer Credit:
Aenon Bible College is committed to helping students maximize their transfer credits. If you have earned college credit from an approved, accredited institution, we will evaluate your past credits and apply them where possible. We value what you have learned. However, the credit transfer is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Accommodation:
We provide accommodations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504.
