Credentials
By answering this call, you step into a path that God has laid our for you, fillwed with the potential for growth, spiritual depth, and the chance to lead others towards a closer relationship with Christ.
Steps for Credentialing
SALVATION
Testimony to having experienced the new birth (John 3:5).
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Testimony to having received the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence of speaking in other tongues according to Acts 2:4
EVIDENCE OF CALL TO MINISTRY
Clear evidence of a divine call to the ministry, evidenced by a personal conviction, confirmed by the work of the Spirit and the testimony of fellow ministers
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
A blameless Christian life and a good report of those who are outside the Christian faith (Titus 1:7; 1 Timothy 3:7)
DOCTRINAL POSITION
A thorough understanding of and agreement with our doctrinal position as contained in the Statement of Fundamental Truths
ASSEMBLY OF GOD POLITY
A satisfactory working knowledge of the principles, practices, and purposes of the Fellowship through a study of the General Council Constitution and Bylaws and Texas Louisiana Hispanic District Council Constitution and Bylaws
VOLUNTARY COOPERATION AND COMMITMENT TO THE FELLOWSHIP
An active loyalty to our constitutional agreements, a cooperative spirit, and a readiness to seek and receive the counsel of older mature Christians and those in positions of authority
Credential Levels
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a member of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network A/G for no less than one year. They shall be actively engaged in some aspect of ministry except in case of ill health or advanced age. Devote a part of their time to Christian ministry while serving in the local church under the supervision of a pastor.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. This credential is required before advancing to Ordination. Must be a member of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network A/G no less than one year. Have clear evidence of a divine call, a practical experience in preaching, togetther with an evident purpose to devote one's time to preaching the Gospel, except in case of ill health.
Qualifications for Ordination are outlined in the New Testament scriptures (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:7-9). They shall be persons of mature Christian experience who are qualified and able to undertake the responsibilities of the full ministry.
In addition, applicants must be 23 years of age or older, member of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network A/G for no less than one year, and must hold a Licensed Minister credential for at least two consecutive years prior to being ordained.
Education Requirements
The information provided in the section below will help you determine if educational requirements have been met and, if needed, help identify the best way forward to meet the requirements in the future.
Completion of 48 hours, must include 24 hours of Bible/Theology courses.
- Introduction to Hermeneutics
- Assembly of God History, Missions, and Governance
- A Spirit Empowered Church
- New Testament Survey
- Old Testament Survey
- Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
- Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
- Introduction to Theology
- Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
- Beginning Ministerial Internship
We will be happy to evaluate your transcripts and let you know what courses will count towards credentials and what courses you may need to complete. Step 2 of our Steps to Apply include a transcript evaluation.
The information provided in the section below will help you determine if educational requirements have been met and, if needed, help identify the best way forward to meet the requirements in the future.
Completion of 72 hours, must include 24 hours of Bible/Theology courses.
- Introduction to A/G Missions
- Effective Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Acts
- Prison Epistles
- Romans
- Eschatology
- The Local Church in Evangelism
- Introduction to Homiletics
- Intermediate Ministerial Internship
We will be happy to evaluate your transcripts and let you know what courses will count towards credentials and what courses you may need to complete. Step 2 of our Steps to Apply include a transcript evaluation.
The information provided in the section below will help you determine if educational requirements have been met and, if needed, help identify the best way forward to meet the requirements in the future.
Completion of 96 hours, must include 24 hours of Bible/Theology courses.
- Pastoral Ministry
- Preaching in the Contemporary World
- Prayer and Worship
- Corinthians
- The Pentateuch
- Church Administration, Finance and Law
- Poetic Books
We will be happy to evaluate your transcripts and let you know what courses will count towards credentials and what courses you may need to complete. Step 2 of our Steps to Apply include a transcript evaluation.
Education Options
Nelson (formally SAGU) students: Once you have completed the Bible Core courses, you are ready to apply for credentials. Submit the Credentialing Application.
See courses and hours listed above.
This is a self-paced independent study program that provides the academic requirements for all three levels of credentials.
If you have previously taken courses with Global University prior to 2020, to determine the courses needed to meet eligibility, submit the Credentialing Application.
See courses and required hours listed above.
TLHNSOM offers courses at multiple locations throughout the TLHN Network, including a campus with courses in Spanish.
If you have completed a comparable program of study at another reputable Bible school or seminary, your transcript will be evaluated against the academic requirements for Assemblies of God credentials.
There are 2 required courses for all applicants that attended a non-Assemblies of God school. These courses can be taken with Global University, or Berean School of the Bible.
- Assemblies of God History, Missions and Governance
- A Spirit-Empowered Church
This is a self-paced independent study program that provides the academic requirements for all three levels of credentials.
The program is a subscription-based app that provides the student with access to the entire catalog of courses.
Exam Study Guides
Bible Knowledge Exam
Use of a Bible, a Concordance, or notes IS NOT permitted during the exam.
Doctrine Exam
Use of a Bible without a Concordance or notes IS permitted during the exam.
Polity Exams
Use of a printed paper copy of the General Council Constitution and Bylaws (without notes) IS permitted during the exam.
First time applicants at the Licensed level will take all exams: Bible Knowledge, Doctrine, and Polity. Licensed upgrade applicants will take only the Polity exam.
Most applicants will not take an exam at this level. However, there are circumstances that will require Ordained level applicants to take the exams.
Network Tithes
The primary support of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network comes from our ministers' tithes. We want every credentialed minister to be aware of the giving requirements adopted and approved by their fellow ministers.
According to our TLHN Bylaws, credentialed minister (except senior retired or disabled), shall support the network monthly through the giving of their tithes.
General Council Dues
As a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God, there are annual dues that are paid directly to General Council. The amount is based on credential level.
- Certified: $10/month or $120/year
- Licensed: $20/month or $240/year
- Ordained: $25/month or $300/year
- Senior Retired or disabled ministers do not pay General Council dues.
General Council dues are paid by the minister directly to General Council. The best way to go about doing this is through AG Accounts.
Sectional Minister Dues
Check with your local TLHN Section on any annual requirements for sectional dues.