Request for Ordination Form

Request for Ordination Application
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Fill out the form below and submit it to the ECA along with the required documents:

(Note this form is for the restricted purpose of an ECA Licensed Minister to apply for Ordination with the ECA.)

1. Request for Ordination Form accessible below: Along with a required signature acknowledging the applicant’s agreement with the ECA’s Tenets of Faith, Ministerial Ethics, and Disciplinary Procedure.

2. *Submit an Updated Resume* of your ministry career, training, activities, and biblical education. Per the ECA website. This document must include tenure, responsibilities, supervisors, and names of churches and organizations. We are looking to assess four years of cumulative ministry experience (8,320 hours) required for ordination. (A sample resume is available here.)

3. *Statement of Doctrine*: In composing your Statement of Doctrine, we want you to know that the ECA is assessing your doctrinal understanding of the Trinity, salvation, baptism and the inspiration and inerrancy of the Word of God from a perspective of biblical, evangelical, and conservative belief. Therefore, you should know that referencing or quoting source material without citing the source amounts to plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious offense in academia, but even more so for a minister of the Gospel. To use someone’s material without crediting the source is tantamount to theft, which contradicts God’s command, “Thou shalt not steal” (Exodus 20:15 KJV). If using sources, do so very sparingly as the ECA wants to know in your words that which best represents what you believe.

a. The Trinity,(What are the distinct responsibilities of each member?)
b. Salvation, (How does salvation take place, and what must a person do to be saved?)
c. Baptism (What role does baptism play in our salvation, and what formula would you use in baptism?)
d. The Inspiration and Inerrancy of the Word of God, (Describe the verbal, plenary inspiration and why inerrancy is so important to the church.)
e. Please supply some of the important scripture references you hold to each point in your Statement of Doctrine. You only need to cite a reference and not necessarily quote it.

NOTE: (A warning regarding plagiarism and a link for a sample of a Statement of Doctrine is available here.)

4. Any additional "Official Educational Transcripts" of Biblical Studies: (These must be sent to us directly from the institution.) Sealed student transcripts will not be accepted. Evangelical Church Alliance Revised 02/16/2016. (If the school provides transcripts electronically, have them sent to connie@ecainternational.org.)

6. Arrange to have your supervisor complete the Referral for Ordination Form which can be accessed by clicking here. This document must be sent directly to the ECA from the supervisor.

5. *A passport-quality, color photo*

*All Support documents must be attached to the application. Documents can be attached at the end of the application unless otherwise noted.

General and Contact Information
Below, indicate your name as it appears on your passport. If you are a citizen of the United States and do not have a passport, supply your name as it appears on your Social Security Card.
Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Residential Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Does your mailing address differ from your residential?*

YesNo
If you do not have a phone number to fill in below, enter "0".
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
Work Phone*
International Phone
The ECA will correspond with you through the personal email address.
Preferred E-mail*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Alternate E-mail

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Has your marital status changed since you've been licensed with the ECA?*

YesNo
Date of change*

MonthDayYear
Date
Explain
Date you were licensed with the ECA.*

MonthDayYear
Date
How would being ordained be of most benefit to you? *
Is there a possibility that your ministry will include officiating or co-officiating wedding ceremonies?*

YesNo
Explain*

Education

List any additional education that you have completed since you received your Licensure with the ECA.
Name of School
Location
Date Started
Date Finished
Did you graduate?

YesNo
List degree completed
Name of School
Location
Date Started
Date Started
Did you graduate?

YesNo
List degree completed

Ministry
What is your present ministry?*
State your ministry title *
List your ministerial activities in detail
On average, how many hours per week do you spend in Christian ministry?*
Elaborate
Does your ministry financially support you?*

YesPartiallyNo
How long have you been engaged in ministry?*
Include an updated resume
Other Employment
Do you have an occupation in addition to the ministry?*

YesNo
Occupation*
How many hours does it consume?*

Reference
Who would be your direct supervisor with your present ministry?*
Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone*
Email*
example@example.com
Confirmation of Intent
Will you continue to submit an Annual Ministerial Report according to the policies of the ECA?*

YesNo
Will you continue to submit the payment for Annual Membership Dues according to the policies of the ECA?*

YesNo
For illistration purposes do you grant permission for the ECA to post you photo (without name) on the ECA's website?*

YesNo

"I testify that the information that I have presented above is correct. I will remember the ECA in prayer and interest myself in its financial support and effectiveness. I hereby continue to accept the Tenets of Faith and Ministerial Ethics. I understand the disciplinary procedure and certify, on my honor, to the truth of statements made in answer to the application questions. If granted ordination, I promise to remain in good standing and maintain the validity of my credentials, I will meet my obligations to pay the annual membership dues and submit the annual ministerial report by the specified due date."
Resume of Ministry*

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Statement of Doctrine*

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Attach a current photo of yourself here. (Max. File Size 2MB)*

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Signature (Full Name)*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
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