Christian Ordination Papers

Credentials within the N.C.C.C. are desig­nated in three categories: Commission­ed, Licensed and Ordained.  Christians seeking ordination papers will be evaluated for initual recognition as commissioned, licensed or ordained ministers.

Commissioned  is not expected to perform all of the eccles­i­astic­al services of a senior clergy person, but are credentialed as supportive or student level for training, life experience and further develop­ment into a unique ministry. Accountability and quar­terly reporting are important ingredients in one's credibility and reputation development.

Licensed designates ministers who are credentialed with greater respon­sibility and increased accountability. Quarterly reporting and a more clearly defined ministry are expected. These candi­dates are likely to be full-time associates or part of a staff of ministers with a specific portfolio or calling.

Ordained or Christian Ordination  shall be recog­nized as persons in full time ministry, who have com­pleted the required courses of study and proven capable of leadership within a spirit­ual / Christian context. With certain life experience ex­ceptions, the Christian Or­dination credential will not be awarded with less than one year of member­ship with the N.C.C.C. This allows the initial char­acter investiga­tion, four quarterly re­ports and an annual renew­al to have conveyed a more thorough portrait of the candi­date for this recognition.

Professional accountability is a significant ingredient in our Christian ordination and credentialing system. Being set apart for the work of the ministry is a highly responsible endeavor, as it is a position of influence and coaching.

This organization stands as a solid reput­able clergy administration and church organiza­tion, with a mandatory communications system a part of the relationship. If no reporting, no expiration or no disciplinary procedures were in place, such ministerial endorsement would have little value.  Christian Ordination must be accountable.