Do you feel a call from God to ministry?
Step one
The first step to becoming credentialed is completing the Pre-Application Questionnaire. From there the Northwest Ministry Network builds a customized plan with you for every level of credentials, including education, exams, interviews, and any exceptions unique to your story.
Start the credential processOfficial process, requirements, and updates live at nwministry.com/credentialing.
Credentials help open opportunities within the 330 plus Assemblies of God churches in Washington and North Idaho, as well as churches across the nation. They also open incredible opportunities in church planting and missions, both foreign and domestic.
Credentialing links you to the wider Assemblies of God family: other ministers, churches, mentors, and a network ready to champion your calling.
A credential opens doors to pastor, plant, perform weddings, and step into roles across ministry that simply aren't available without it.
It's a clear, recognized affirmation that the church has confirmed your calling and stands behind the work God has put in your hands.
The Northwest Ministry Network follows the Assemblies of God credentialing process. Here is the path every applicant walks.
Complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire. A Credentials Specialist will contact you with next steps.
Submit the Credential Application via DocuSign, along with your $150 fee, transcripts, Social Security card copy, photo, and reference list.
Three AG minister references, three friend references, and two employer references complete your file.
Once your file is complete, you will receive exam details and study guides.
After passing the exam, your Regional Leader will schedule an interview.
Regional and Area Leaders recommend your application; the General Council gives final approval and mails your credential card.
There are many connection points for credentialing, but only one hub through which credentialing runs. NW Youth points every student and leader to the Northwest Ministry Network so you get one clear message, the current General Council and Network requirements, and personal direction for your situation.
Questions about education levels, timelines, cost, or exceptions to the process are answered by the NWMN credentialing team directly.
Visit NWMN credentialingThe Called Initiative helps students take a running start: discipleship, CalledCast, ministry experience, and a handoff into the NWMN credentialing process when it is time.