Credentialing

The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) grants credentials to ministers and establishes programs to encourage ministers in discipleship and in their calling. The ECC establishes the Rules for the Ordered Ministry and administers them through the Board of the Ordered Ministry and the Covenant Ministerium.

Credentialing in the Covenant begins at the conference level. If you feel ready to begin the process, please contact Brandi at the MWC Office. The Covenant grants several different types of credentials. Some are permanent credentials and some are annually renewable credentials (licenses).

Licensing interviews are held twice a year:

• To be eligible for a fall interview, candidates must engage in the process by April 1.

• To be eligible for a spring interview, candidates must engage in the process by October 1.

Interviews for permanent credentials are held in the fall. A minister must hold an ECC license and complete specified educational components before qualifying for a permanent ECC credential.