Requirements for Independent Licensed Ministry
Prospective individuals seeking to become an independent licensed minister with Wisdom Church of God through Wisdom School of Christian Theology must meet the following prerequisites:
Possess an Associate degree in Ministry, or Theology.
Demonstrate consistent attendance at a local church with a verifiable record.
Submit three verifiable letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your character and aptitude for ministry. These letters must include the author's full contact information.
Obtain a letter of recommendation from a licensed minister, including their full contact information.
Submit all letters together as a single attached file via the school's official email, ensuring the subject line is properly filled out.
Wisdom School of Christian Theology functions as an extension of Wisdom Church of God while upholding the conviction that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God. In adherence to biblical standards of conduct, we denounce all forms of sin, including LGBTQ+ lifestyles, which we believe contradict the teachings of Scripture (Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Leviticus 18:22). To be considered for licensure as an independent minister, applicants must affirm these biblical principles and commit to following the Word of God as their guide and rule of faith, rightly dividing the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15).
Expectations for Licensed Ministers
Upon receiving licensure as an independent minister with Wisdom Church of God through Wisdom School of Christian Theology, the following obligations must be fulfilled:
Bi-monthly reports must be submitted, including:
License number, name, address, and contact number
Name of church or organization
Number of sermons preached
Number of conversions
Number of individuals sanctified
Number of individuals filled with the Holy Ghost
Number of homes visited
Utilization of online ministry opportunities
Please note: As an independent licensed minister with Wisdom Church of God, you are authorized to preach and teach, but you are not permitted to:
Perform baptisms
Administer the Lord’s Supper independently
Officiate weddings
Requirements for Ordained Independent Licensed Ministry
To attain the designation of an ordained independent licensed minister with Wisdom Church of God through Wisdom School of Christian Theology, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Divinity, or Theology.
As an ordained independent licensed minister, you will assume all responsibilities of a licensed minister, in addition to the following duties:
Performing baptisms
Administering the Lord’s Supper
Officiating weddings (though this is not mandatory)
All reports must be submitted via the school’s official email.