Credentialed ministers must request permission by using this form from the Board of the Ordered Ministry to serve in a non-Covenant setting.
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Ordination | Licensing
Serving in a Non-Covenant Setting Form
Bi-Vocational Ministers’ Reading List
Those who hold a bi-vocational ministry license (BVL) in the Evangelical Covenant Church are required to read four books annually from the reading list and submit a report with their license renewal. The report form may be used to complete the written report.
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Final Ordination/Commissioning/Transfer Paper
Those seeking ordination, commissioning, or transfer of ordination must complete this paper.
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Criminal Record Screening Forms
A criminal record screening background check must be completed by everyone seeking credentials in the Covenant Church. It is also required for those who wish to be on the denomination’s Open to Call List. Continue Reading »
Human Sexuality Guidelines for Covenant Ministers
These are guidelines for Covenant Ministers regarding Human Sexuality, along with additional resources for foundation and discussion as developed by the Department of the Ordered Ministry.
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Baptism Documents
The Policy on Baptism in the ECC, approved by the Covenant Ministerium, was adopted by the 1998 Covenant Annual Meeting. A Theology of the Child is a brief paper written by John E. Phelan Jr. and Donald H. Madvig (1997). Covenant ministers must also read the two additional documents below before signing the Policy on Baptism.
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Ministerial License Brochure
This brochure is a brief guide to obtaining a license (Ministerial License, Bi-Vocational License, License for Theological Students, World Mission License) with the Evangelical Covenant Church.
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Guide to Permanent Credentials Brochure
This brochure is as a brief guide to obtaining a permanent credential (ordination, commissioning, transfer of credential) in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
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Minister’s Profile Form
This form is for individuals applying for ministerial credentials in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and can be accessed online through CovConnect. For questions or more information, please contact the Department of Ordered Ministry at ministry(at)covchurch.org.
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Covenant Orientation Brochure
Covenant Orientation is the process through which Covenant clergy who did not study at North Park Theological Seminary are introduced to the theology, history, ethics, mission and ministry that makes the ECC unique. Covenant Orientation includes coursework, Covenant Life Experiences, and an advising relationship.
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