ORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

All individuals who believe in the principles, nature and purpose of Faith Christian Fellowship
International Church, Inc. may make application to become a part of this fellowship, if they
fulfill the following requirements:
1. Must be at least 23 years of age.
2. Must be called of God to minister. (Ephesians 4:11)
3. Must be involved in the ministry.
4. Must have completed one of the following:
a. Two years of college or formal Bible training.
b. Two years in active full-time ministry.
c. A combination of the above, totaling two years.

5. Must agree with FCF International Tenets of Faith.

6. Must complete entrance exam.
7. Each calendar year, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) need to be acquired before
credentials are renewed with FCF. Earning CEUs will not be difficult, as they will be
obtained by attending a Leadership Summit - an FCF leader training event offered
annually in three regional locations. The remaining units will be earned by taking
specific courses that FCF offers online. In the process of time, multiple Continuing
Education options will be made available to enhance the growth of leaders, and to ensure
that they meet their annual requirements.
8. Must return completed packet and the processing and application fee to the above
address.

Action will not be taken on any application until the fee and completed forms have been returned
to the above address. All completed application packets must include the following:
1. Application form
2. Recent passport-size photograph
3. Application fee
4. Authorization for criminal records check
5. Two recommendations from persons who have known your ministry for two years
6. Minister's Agreement (to be signed after reading the FCF Tenets of Faith)
7. Statement of Ministry
8. A detailed, typed resume, containing education, employment, and ministry history
9. Entrance Exam
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. The ordination process is not complete until hands have been laid on the applicant at an
authorized ordination service.
2. All applications are to be completed and returned to FCF International in Tulsa.
3. An FCF Representative will contact the applicant for a telephone interview. Following this
interview, the application will receive a final review by the Executive Board. This review could
take 60 days.
4. Ordination recognizes and confers upon approved applicants all the rights and privileges of
ministry, including the authority to solemnize marriages, conduct communion, baptisms, burials
and other forms of religious worship, and sacerdotal functions in accordance with the Tenets of
Faith of FCF International. To perform marriages the applicant must comply with state and local
laws.

ORDINATION RENEWAL INFORMATION:

1. All credentials expire annually on the first day of January. The Renewal fee is $175.00. The
Renewal form and fee are due at the FCF International Office by December 31st, to avoid a late
fee of $50.00.
2. Ministers who are accepted in the last quarter of the year will not pay a renewal fee for the
following year.
3. Credentialed married couples may renew at the following rate: $175 for one and $75 for the
spouse. (This joint fee does NOT apply to the original applications.)
4. Renewals postmarked after December 31st will not be accepted until the late fee of $50.00 is
paid.
5. Renewals are the responsibility of the applicant and are posted at www.fcf.org annually on the
first day of October.
6. Ministers whose renewals are not received by FCF Int'l before April 1 will be placed on the
inactive list and required to return their certificates.

FCF CRITERIA TO DETERMINE APPROVAL OR RENEWAL OF CREDENTIALS:

1. Applicant's financial commitment to FCF International. A solid covenant relationship is
desired. Giving is evidence of commitment, loyalty and dedication, first to God and then to each
other.
2. Applicant's attendance at a Leadership Summit and Relational Gatherings.
3. Applicant's efforts to make contact with FCF Representatives.
4. Applicant's correspondence with and progress updates to the Relational Representative.
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ORDINATION APPLICATION
Fill in every blank and complete each question. Please print or type.

NOTE: Include a resume (complete education, employment and ministry history) with this
application. If you are credentialed with other organizations, include copies of certificates with the
resume.

APPLICATION FEE: $175.00 to be sent with your application.

DNA course from Harrison Christian University must be completed before Application is
processed. After your complete application packet is received, HCU will contact you with course
information.

Personal Information
Name ________________________________________________________ Hm Ph ________________________
Mailing Address _____________________________Wk Ph _______________ Mobile Ph ____________________
City _________________________________________________ State ______________ Zip _________________
Street Address _________________________________________________ Your Birth Date __________________
Are you a citizen or legal resident? Yes  No E-mail address ______________________________________
Are you…? Single Married Divorced Widowed
Spouse's name _______________________________________ Spouse's Birth Date ___________________
Anniversary ___________________
Date you were born again ________________________
Date you were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4)_ _______________________________

Previous Ministerial Experience

Have you been credentialed through another organization? ___Yes ___No
Name of Organization: _______________________________________Date:______________
Type of credential: ___License ___Ordination
Previous ministerial experience:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Present Ministry Information
1. With what other ministerial organization (if any) do you currently hold credentials?)
Name of organization: __________________________________________________________________

Type of credential (license or ordination): ___________________________________________________

2. Name, address, and telephone number of the ministry in which you are working:
Name___________________________________ Address_____________________________________
City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________
Telephone____________________ Fax_________________ Website_____________________________
Size of congregation (if this is a church): ____________________________________
3. Are you currently in an officially recognized ministerial position? Yes  No
4. Present primary field of ministry. Check one:
Pastor Youth Minister  Administrator  Other. Describe
 Asst. Minister  Children’s Minister  Helps _______________________________
 Evangelist Music Teacher _______________________________
Are you: Full time Part time Inactive Retired

5. What is your current responsibility in the ministry? _______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

6. If you are a senior pastor, please answer the following questions:

A. Did you ___Start the church ___ Take an existing work ___Other
Explain other:________________________________________________________________
B. Date of first service:________________
C. Length of time in this pastorate:_______________
D. Average Sunday morning attendance: ____________________________________________
E. Schedule of weekly services: __________________________________________________
F. How often do you serve communion in your church? _______________________________
G. What is the seating capacity of your church facility? ________________________________
H. Do you have a “Sunday School” type program? ___Yes ___No
I. Please list three guest speakers you have had in your church during the past year.

7. Why have you chosen FCF International for ministerial credentials?

Disaffiliated from another organization. Why? ______________________________________
Convenience
Legal reasons
Agreement with vision
8. Are you committed to a local church? ___Yes ___No
To what level? ___Deeply ___Moderately ___Little

9. Your Pastor’s name _________________________________________________________________

Church Name ______________________________________________________________________
Church Address ____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone (_______) ________________________________________________________________

10. Please describe the call of God on your life and your vision for accomplishing this.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

11. Have you ever personally been involved in a church split? Yes No
If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper.

12. Have you ever had any civil or criminal proceedings against you? Yes No
Explain: _____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

13. Are there currently any legal judgments against you? Yes No
Explain ____________________________________________________________________________

14. How did you hear about FCF International? _____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

15. Give the name, address, and telephone number of at least one FCF credentialed minister with whom you are
acquainted. __________________________________________________________________

16. If you are approved for Ordination, what do you expect to do that would benefit the FCF family?
_________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

17. Which area in your personal life has the greatest need? ___________________________________
And in your ministry? ________________________________________________________________

18. How do you envision maintaining a vital relationship with FCF in the future? __________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
19. If you are involved in some form of secular work, please answer the following questions:
A. In what type of secular employment are you involved?_____________________________
B. How many hours per week do you work at this job?________________________________
C. How long do you realistically anticipate that it will be before your ministry supports you
totally?___________________________________________________________________
20. Have you ever attended the FCF Leadership Summit? Yes No
Do you plan to attend a Leadership Summit in the future? Yes No

21. Have you attended any other FCF meetings? Yes No
Do you plan to attend any of these meetings in the future? Yes No

22. Do you financially support FCF International? Yes No

Will you financially support FCF International? Yes No

23. Do you financially support any FCF Missionaries or mission projects? Yes No
Will you financially support any FCF Missionaries or mission projects? Yes No

24. If you pastor, are you open to receiving FCF International leadership to speak in your church?
Yes No

25. Have you previously taken the DNA course from HCU? (See line #7 under Ordination
Requirements.) Yes No

________________________________________________
Signature

_______________________________________________
Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Approved by: _________________________
Date Rec’d ______________ Amt: ________
 AUTHORIZATION AND REQUEST FOR
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
I, ________________________________________, hereby authorize Faith Christian Fellowship Int’l
Church Inc. to request police/sheriff’s departments or any entity chosen by FCF Int’l specifically for
conducting this search to release information regarding any record of charges or convictions contained in its
files, or in any criminal file maintained on me, whether said file is a local, state, or national file, and including
but not limited to accusations and convictions for crimes committed against minors, to the fullest extent
permitted by state and federal law. I do release said police/sheriff’s department and other entities from all
liability that may result from any such disclosure made in response to this request.
______________________________________________ ____________________________
Signature of Applicant Date

Print applicant’s full name: _______________________________________________________________

Print all other names that have been used by applicant (if any):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date of birth: ______________________________________ Place of birth ________________________
Social Security number: ______________________________
Driver’s license number: ______________________________ State issuing license: ___________________
License expiration date: ______________________________

For Office Use Only

Request sent to: ________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: _______________________ Email: ___________________________
 RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINATION
Please type or print.

Name of Applicant:_____________________________________________________________________
Address of applicant: ___________________________________________________________________

The above named person is applying for Ordination with Faith Christian Fellowship International. The questions
listed below should be answered honestly and completely, for serious consideration will be given to your answers.

Our files are confidential so please complete this form to the best of your ability. Then return it to our office. Thank
you.

1. How long have you known the applicant? _______________________________________________

2. Do you feel you know the applicant well enough to evaluate his/her eligibility for Ordination?
Yes No

3. What is your relationship to the applicant? Friend Pastor  Other

Is your relationship…?  Casual Intimate  Professional

4. In your opinion, does the applicant exhibit a call to the ministry? Yes No  Do not know
Explain your answer. _________________________________________________________________

5. Is the applicant currently involved in active ministry? Yes No  Do not know

6. Does the applicant have the trust and respect of fellow Christians? Yes No Do not know

7. Pulpit Experience/Preaching and Teaching 8. Work habits (in the ministry)

 Well-experienced  Very industrious; does more than required
 Light experience  Satisfactory
 No experience  Enough to get by
 Do not know  Does less than expected

9. Ability to withstand pressure 10. Personal organization

 Tolerates pressure well  Conscientious, tidy, clean
Average tolerance/usually remains calm  Fairly neat
 Easily irritated  Tends to be disorderly
 Cannot handle pressure  Disorderly and untidy
 Do not know  Do not know
11. Response/attitude toward authority 12. Marriage and Family
 Helpful and cooperative  Attentive to spouse and children
 Usually responsive  Spouse and children take a back seat to work/ministry
 Resentful of authority  Neglects spouse and children
 Not cooperative/very resentful  Do not know
 Do not know

13. Emotional Stability

 Self-controlled and mature
 Usually stable
 Moody and changeable
 Many uncontrolled periods/unstable
 Do not know

14. To your knowledge is the applicant currently involved in any heresy? ___Yes ___No
If yes, explain: _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

15. Does the applicant demonstrate all the following: positive attitude, sincere love for people,
emotional stability, spiritual maturity, and commitment? ___Yes ___No

16. In what ministerial position (s) within the local church is the applicant presently serving? __________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

17. Explain why the applicant should or should not be ordained through Faith Christian Fellowship
International. ______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

I recommend the applicant for Ordination: Yes Yes, with reservations  No

Name: (please print) ____________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________

If you are a credentialed minister, please complete the following:

Ministry Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Your position:_________________________________________________________________________________
Organization you are credentialed with______________________________________________________________
Year of credentialing ____________________________________________________________________________
 RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINATION
Please type or print.

Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________

Address of applicant: ___________________________________________________________________

The above named person is applying for Ordination with Faith Christian Fellowship International. The questions
listed below should be answered honestly and completely, for serious consideration will be given to your answers.

Our files are confidential so please complete this form to the best of your ability. Then return it to our office. Thank
you.

1. How long have you known the applicant? _______________________________________________

2. Do you feel you know the applicant well enough to evaluate his/her eligibility for Ordination?
Yes No

3. What is your relationship to the applicant? Friend Pastor  Other

Is your relationship…?  Casual Intimate  Professional

4. In your opinion, does the applicant exhibit a call to the ministry? Yes No  Do not know
Explain your answer. _________________________________________________________________

5. Is the applicant currently involved in active ministry? Yes No  Do not know

6. Does the applicant have the trust and respect of fellow Christians? Yes No Do not know

7. Pulpit Experience/Preaching and Teaching 8. Work habits (in the ministry)

 Well-experienced  Very industrious; does more than required
 Light experience  Satisfactory
 No experience  Enough to get by
 Do not know  Does less than expected

9. Ability to withstand pressure 10. Personal organization

 Tolerates pressure well  Conscientious, tidy, clean
Average tolerance/usually remains calm  Fairly neat
 Easily irritated  Tends to be disorderly
 Cannot handle pressure  Disorderly and untidy
 Do not know  Do not know
11. Response/attitude toward authority 12. Marriage and Family
 Helpful and cooperative  Attentive to spouse and children
 Usually responsive  Spouse and children take a back seat to work/ministry
 Resentful of authority  Neglects spouse and children
 Not cooperative/very resentful  Do not know
 Do not know

13. Emotional Stability

 Self-controlled and mature
 Usually stable
 Moody and changeable
 Many uncontrolled periods/unstable
 Do not know

14. To your knowledge is the applicant currently involved in any heresy? ___Yes ___No
If yes, explain: ____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
15. Does the applicant demonstrate all the following: positive attitude, sincere love for people,
emotional stability, spiritual maturity, and commitment? ___Yes ___No
16. In what ministerial position (s) within the local church is the applicant presently serving?_________
_________________________________________________________________________________
17. Explain why the applicant should or should not be ordained through Faith Christian Fellowship
International. ______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

I recommend the applicant for Ordination: Yes Yes, with reservations  No

Name: (please print) ___________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________ Telephone _______________

If you are a credentialed minister, please complete the following:

Ministry Name:________________________________________________________________________
Your position:_________________________________________________________________________
Organization you are credentialed with_____________________________________________________
Year of credentialing ___________________________________________________________________
 STATEMENT OF MINISTRY
Complete this form to establish that you will be, or currently are, involved in ministry.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you, the applicant, are a senior pastor or president of a ministry, check here and proceed directly to
Section Two. Complete Section Two for yourself.
If you, the applicant, are in any other ministry position, Section One and Section Two are to be
completed by the person directly responsible for your involvement in the ministry, i.e., the president of a
ministry, the pastor of a church, etc.

Section One
________________________________________________ (applicant’s name) will be working with us in the
following capacity. (Please be as detailed as possible).
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Section Two
Effective on the following date: _______________________________
Name (please print) _________________________________________ Phone _____________________
Organization _______________________________________________Position ____________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________
Signature
___________________________________
Date
 Minister’s Agreement

I am in accord with all the Tenets of Faith, vision, mission, core values, and the credentialing
requirements of Faith Christian Fellowship International Church, Inc. I will always conduct
myself in a manner becoming to Christ Jesus and His Kingdom; in word, in spirit, and in
conversation. I will never give cause for accusations to be made against me in the conduct of my
personal affairs or public ministry. I am willing to accept counsel and advice from Faith
Christian Fellowship International, submitting myself in love, understanding that Faith Christian
Fellowship International has the authority to revoke my ministerial rights and privileges if my
conduct becomes reproachful.

______________________________________________________
Signature

______________________________________________________
Date
 TENETS OF FAITH
Faith Christian Fellowship
The program and activities of Faith Christian Fellowship shall be based upon and at all times
shall be consistent with the following beliefs:
A. The Bible is the mind of Christ and is the inspired, the only infallible and authoritative Word
of God
B. There is one God manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
C. The reality of Satan and his present control over unregenerate man does exist
D. Christianity is based upon the following:
1. The deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, and His virgin birth
2. His sinless life
3. His miracles
4. His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood
5. His bodily resurrection
6. His ascension to the right hand of the Father
7. His personal return in power and glory as Lord of Lords and King of Kings
8. The fall of man and his lost estate, which makes necessary a rebirth through confession and
belief in the Lord Jesus Christ
9. The reconciliation of man to God by the substitutionary death and shed blood of our Lord
Jesus Christ
10. The resurrection of believers unto everlasting life and blessing in Heaven, and the
resurrection of unbelievers unto everlasting punishment in the torments of Hell
11. The present supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit, who bestows the spiritual gifts of: the
word of wisdom; the word of knowledge; faith; gifts of healing; working of miracles; prophecy;
discerning of spirits; various kinds of tongues; interpretation of tongues in and among believers
on the earth since the day of Pentecost and continuing until our Lord’s return.
Dear Ordination Applicant,

The Word of God asks, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3).

Your interest in being Ordained with Faith Christian Fellowship International is an opportunity for
us to walk together in the work of the Gospel. To walk together means to have the same beliefs and
vision. Before I became FCF’s Vice President and National Director, I was a local pastor. I know
the blessings and the frustrations of that calling. I can look back now and recognize that having a
strong foundation kept me during the trying times.

The following section is an examination, as well as a self-evaluation. I have laid out the FCF Tenets
of Faith and ask that you write a paragraph explaining your belief and stand on each point. The
reason for this is twofold: 1) So that you know what we believe; and 2) so that we know what you
believe. Then when we are in agreement, we can walk together. This exam is to be returned along
with your credential application. Full and complete answers on each point are required before your
application will be processed.

I look forward to doing the work of the Gospel with you. Together we win.

In His Service,

Lonnie Hilton
National Director & International Vice President
1. The Bible is the mind of Christ and is the inspired, the only infallible and authoritative Word
of God.

2. There is one God manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

3. The reality of Satan and his present control over unregenerate man does exist.
4. Christianity is based upon the following:
a. The deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and his virgin birth

b. His sinless life

c. His miracles

d. His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood

e. His bodily resurrection

f. His ascension to the right hand of the Father

g. His personal return in power and glory as Lord of Lords and King of Kings

h. The fall of man and his lost estate, which makes necessary a rebirth through confession and
belief in the Lord Jesus Christ
i. The reconciliation of man to God by the substitutionary death and shed blood of our Lord
Jesus Christ

j. The resurrection of believers unto everlasting life and blessing in Heaven, and the resurrection
of unbelievers unto everlasting punishment in the torments of Hell

k. The present supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit, who bestows the spiritual gifts of: the
word of wisdom; the word of knowledge; faith; gifts of healing; working of miracles; prophecy;
discerning of spirits; various kinds of tongues; interpretation of tongues in and among
believers on the earth since the day of Pentecost and continuing until our Lord’s return
(Continue your answer onto the next page.)