1. WILL I BECOME A CREDENTIALED MINISTER AT THE TIME OF GRADUATION?

• No, completion of the courses, does not guarantee that a ministry credential will be granted, nor that preferential treatment will be given to those completing the required ministerial training courses through the School of Ministry. The credentialing of ministers is a process separate from completion of the educational requirements.

2. ARE MINISTERIAL INTERNSHIPS REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS?

• No, Ministerial Internships are only required if students are pursuing Ministerial Credentials with the Assemblies of God. Otherwise, students are not required to do a ministerial internship.

3. IS THERE A REASON I SHOULD NOT PURSUE MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS?

• Only those with a call of God for active ministry should pursue ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God. Credentials are not for everyone nor should every student pursue them. If a ministry does not require credentials, one should not pursue them. 

4. WHAT ARE SOME TYPES OF MINISTRIES THAT REQUIRE MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS?

• Lead Pastor; Executive Pastor; Associate or Assistant Pastor; Youth Pastor; Children’s Pastor; Missionary; Full-time Evangelist; Chaplain; Para-Church Ministry sponsored or supported by the Assemblies of God, etc.

5. WHAT ARE SOME TYPES OF MINISTRIES THAT DO NOTREQUIRE MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS? 

• Helps Ministry (greeters, ushers, parking lot attendants, etc.); Praise & Worship leaders, Singers and Musicians; Altar Workers; Telephone Counselors; Sunday School teachers; Nursery Attendants; Small Group Leaders/teachers; Food Pantry Attendants; Men’s & Women’s leaders in a local assembly; those in a Support Role such as Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, Bookkeeper, Treasurer of the church, café attendants, etc. 

6. ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS TO OBTAINING MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS?

• There may be reasons that certain individuals will not be able to meet the qualifications for obtaining ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God. Here are two possible reasons.
  1. If you or your spouse has ever been divorced, or
  2. If you have ever declared bankruptcy. If you have answered yes to either reason, it is strongly recommended that you contact your presbyter directly to discuss prior to enrolling in a Ministerial Internship.The list of NJ Ministry Networkl Sectional Presbyters with their locations and contact information are available on the NJ Ministry Network website: http://njag.org/files/credentialing_booklet.pdf

7. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR DOING A MINISTIERAL INTERNSHIP? 

• Ministerial Internships are only required if students are pursuing Ministerial Credentials with the Assemblies of God. Students may complete their Ministerial Internship requirements through Berean School of the Bible.

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• Please visit: www.Globaluniversity.edu  to enroll in the Berean School of the Bible ministry internship. The student must contact Berean School of the Bible and enroll in the Credential level he or she desires to pursue (e.g., Certified, Licensed, or Ordained). After the student has registered with Berean and has received the appropriate Ministerial Internship study materials, he or she should schedule time with an Assemblies of God Mentor/Pastor to go through the materialsL The goal of this exercise is to learn what Berean expects of both the Mentor/Pastor and the student. Throughout the duration (3 Months) of the student's Ministerial Internship he or she should meet regularly with his or her Mentor/Pastor.
• SEE THE "MINISTERIAL INTERNSHIPS" LINK UNDER "RESOURCES" FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PASTOR/MENTOR QUALIFICATIONS). 

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8. ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY? 

• Our policy is that if a student who is under 18 years old, or 18 and still in high school, their parent or legal guardian must attend all class sessions with the student.