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Six-Principle Baptists

Ministerial Credential Questionnaire

Dear Applicant,

Let me take this opportunity to express my pleasure that you are considering serving the Lord Jesus Christ through the Six-Principle Baptist denomination. The process is quite involved, allowing full examination of us, and of yourself, to assure complete satisfaction when we recommend your ordination and availability to serve in any of our churches. We must be sure that you are a fit candidate, and that God is guiding you into our ministry. Thank you for your patience in this process; God, who called you, will also prepare the way.

General Information

The General Association of Six-Principle Baptists recognizes that God calls all members of the church to be ministers and witnesses to the Gospel in their lives and in society. It also recognizes that God calls some to be missionaries, evangelists, shepherds, overseers, pastors, and teachers, as servants, to prepare His people for service to others, and for the building up of the body of Christ (see Eph. 4:11-12). Therefore, within the General Association of Six-Principle Baptists, those so called to these servant leadership roles are recognized and authorized to perform ministerial duties under the auspices of the General Association as either as a Licensed Minister or as an Elder (Ordained Minister), depending upon their ministerial experience and qualifications. 

  1. Licensed Minister: For all of those who have received the calling from God and have the will to respond in the most positive way, obtaining the ministerial license is the most correct avenue to begin this great undertaking of God in that it allows the new minister to begin his quest in accordance with church and/or denominational guidelines, the laws of the land, as well as the laws of God. The Licensed Minister is an intern Minister, an apprenticed Minister, and an official candidate for the Ordained Ministry. Those applying for Licensed Minister Credentials must be approved by the Credential Committee for acceptance as a Licensed Six-Principle Baptist Minister. Also, those applying for Licensed Minister Credentials should reside in close proximity to an ordained Six-Principle Baptist Elder (Minister) who can mentor them as they grow in the ministry. ( click here for more information)

  2. Elder (Ordained Minister): This is for those who have proven experience in ministry and meet the required qualifications for an ordained minister. Those applying for Six-Principle Baptist Elder Credentials (new or by transfer) must:
    1. Be approved by the Credential Committee for acceptance as an Ordained Six-Principle Baptist Elder, and
    2. Have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Theology or a related field--Bible, pastoral ministry, etc., approved by the Credential Committee, or
    3. Have a minimum of 5 years of proven ministry experience and a certificate or diploma in Theology or a related field--Bible, pastoral ministry, etc., approved by the Credential Committee, and
    4. Have been previously ordained in a laying on of hands ritual by a minister, or ministers, who also was previously ordained in a laying on of hands ritual, or

    5. If not previously ordained as above, the applicant must arrange for a laying on of hands by a SPB Elder (or other ordained minister having been ordained by a laying on of hands). Once the ritual has been performed, then proof of such laying on of hands having been performed must be submitted to the General Association by the minister performing the ritual before the applicant will be issued Elder Credentials by the General Association.

All applicants for either type of Ministerial Appointment must have been (or be) baptized with Believer's Baptism (baptized after having professed Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior), by immersion as the preferred mode, or if health or other conditions (environment, lack of sufficient water, etc.) prevent baptism by immersion, then baptism by pouring is acceptable as an alternative mode.

For most of the questions, a brief paragraph is all that is needed, but please do not leave out any details that may be important to us as we consider your application.

This application is for: (please check one)
       1. A License to Minister:
       2. Ordained Ministers Credentials:

Your Full Name:

Your Email Address:

Your Postal Mailing Address:

Your Home Phone: - Business Phone

Date of Birth:

Marital Status:

Name of Spouse:

Names and Ages of Children in Home:

Personal or Ministry Website (if any):

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour?

Please write out your testimony about your experience of salvation and regeneration.

Please describe your calling to the ministry, noting the details of the calling.

Have you previously been ordained into the ministry in a laying-on-of-hands ceremony? (If so give the date, place, and denomination of your ordination)

Why do you seek ministerial credentials with the Six-Principle Baptists?

What is your specific desire as it relates to serving the Lord through the Six-Principle Baptist Church?

What qualifications and training do you have that would aid you in this chosen field of service?

Do you understand that Six-Principle Baptists do not have an ecclesiastically binding creed?

Describe your views on Freedom of Religion:

Do you believe in the historic Baptist distinctive of Liberty of Conscience in matters of faith and practice?

What does Liberty of Conscience mean to you?

Can you minister with those who may hold different doctrinal views than yourself ?

Have you studied the Six-Principles and do you accept them as important foundational concepts?

Briefly explain your understanding of the Six-Principles in the following sections.

1. Repentance:

2. Faith:

3. Baptisms:

4. Laying on of Hands:

5. Resurrection:

6. Judgment:

Describe your baptism (be sure to include the mode - immersion, pouring, or sprinkling):

Describe your views about Abortion:

Describe your views on Capital Punishment:

Describe your views on Divorce and Remarriage:

Describe your views on Homosexuality:

Describe your views on the distinguishing beliefs/practices of Christians:

Describe your views on the Fellowship Requirements for Christians:

Describe your views of Sin:

Describe your views on the Requirements for Salvation:

Describe your views on the Security of Salvation:

Describe your views on Heaven and Hell:

Describe your views on Universal Salvation/Universal Reconciliation:

Describe your views on Communion/Lord's Supper:

Describe your views on the Deity of Jesus:

Describe your views on the Trinity:

Describe your views on the Inspiration of Scripture:

Describe your views on Speaking in Tongues and Other Gifts of the Spirit:

Do you have a secular job? If so, what?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? - If so, what?

Are any charges, claims currently filed against you?

Are you currently in criminal litigation?

Where do you presently hold membership in a local church?

Please detail your involvement and activities in your local church over the past three years.

Please write about how you have been instrumental in leading others to accept Christ as their personal Savior.

Please list any spiritual gifts you may have, and give examples of how you have used them.

Are you currently enrolled in a degree/certificate program? Please specify.

MINISTERIAL ETHICS

a. I will maintain high ethical and moral values in all my dealings, personally and professionally;

b. I will respect each persons difference in doctrine, style and personality as they follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit;

c. I will always be willing to learn;

d. I will only speak in edifying ways in regards to other ministers, ministries, and the Body of Christ at large;

e. I will treat all with whom I come into contact as I would like to be treated; and,

f. I will support and promote the Six-Principle Baptist Church and Associations in ways the Lord leads me.

Do you solemnly affirm to abide by the statements in the Ministerial Ethics section above?

Do you understand that the Six-Principle Baptists Denomination IS NOT a Charismatic, Fundamentalist, or King James Only denomination, but adheres to Liberty of Conscience for individuals, relative to these, and other persuasions, in agreement with the Ministerial Ethics above?

Do you understand the each Six-Principle Baptist minister, ministry, church, etc. is self-supporting and that the General Association does not provide funds for such support?

Personal References
Please do not use a relative as a reference.
 
Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
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Address:
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In submitting this application, do you declare that all the information contained in this application is truthful and is in no way intended to mislead or hide anything that may be considered important to the Six-Principle Baptist Church or Association. In submitting this application you also give the Six-Principle Baptist Church or Association permission to contact your references and  search the criminal records. Do you solomnly affirm that you will abide by the Ministerial Ethics statements and do you understand that your ministerial credentials shall be revoked upon violation of the terms in those statements.

NOTE: We will also need the following:

( The following may be scanned and emailed to allenkc@juno.com )

  1. A recent photograph of yourself.
  2. Your Resume including your education, employment, experience, and honors
  3. Copies of all educational degrees/certificates, counseling licenses, license to preach, certificate of ordination, etc.
  4. Print, sign, and mail, the Ethics form Click here for printable form. (This form may be scanned after signing and emailed)
  5. The following reference letter (your reference may email their letters instead of postal mailing them) 
  6. We would like to know if your spouse is in full agreement with your calling. A note from your spouse to this effect, although not required, would be helpful.
When you have your material completed, mail it to:

Dr. Kenneth C. Allen, Sr.
General Director, SPB
88 Lee Road 419
Opelika, AL 36804
 
or email to:   allenkc@juno.com