***For First time Local &/or District Licensing individuals***
Sr. Pastor to download and return this form to pfbrenda@sbcglobal.net
Local Minister’s License: If you wish to apply for or renew a Local Minister’s License, follow this link.
District Minister’s License: – Applying for or renewing: The Minimum Requirements for receiving a District License includes holding a local license for one full year (unless there is a divorce in applicant or spouse personal life) plus having completed one of the following necessary course work options:
**See divorced applicant requirements below if applicant or spouse has any divorce/separation in personal life.**
1. Completed at least one-fourth of a validated course of study for ministers at one of our schools of higher education ****OR * 2. Completed at least six classes in the Modular Course of Study of which one must be Nazarene History and Polity
Staff pastors/Students: Each year you must have two forms submitted: You need to fill out a District License Application (click on appropriate links) PDF or WORD . This form must be filled out each year and submitted to Rev. Jim Book Peoria First Church of the Nazarene at 5504 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614. You should give a copy to your Senior Pastor/Church Board and they need to approve your request and fill out the following District License Recommendation Form PDF or WORD document and return to Rev. Book as well. Both of these must be submitted by January 16th. Please plan accordingly. See Annual reporting Requirements below for additional required report.
Pastors (Senior pastors and churches with only one pastor): Each year you must submit the District License Application Form (click on the District License Application above) by January 16th. You are recommended for renewal by the District Advisory Board and do not need to have the Church Board complete the District License Recommendation Form.
Divorced Applicant Requirement:
The NWIL policy on “The Divorce Issue” includes the following:
“All divorced applicants or their spouse (applying for a District license on the NWIL District) will meet with the District Supt. prior to meeting with the Board of Ministry. The appropriate documentation of the divorce will be presented and discussed. The issue of removing the barrier for licensing and potential ordination will be recommended to the Board of Ministry by the District Supt. at the appropriate time.”
Please make an appointment for this meeting with the D.S.through the District Office 309-682-6945. These guidelines include any applicant or spouse divorce/separation.
Ordination Information
Ordination is a combination of: Education – graduating from a validated course of study; Displayed competency of Character, Content, Context and Competency; Time served in an assigned position; and approval of the Board of Ministry, the District Superintendant and the residing General Superintendant.
Time Served requirement – See Manual – 428.3 (Deacon) 429.3 (Elder) for description of requirements. or click here for paragraphs mentioned
Ordination Application: Forms are available in PDF or WORD documents. You must submit applicable district licensing forms as well the year you apply for ordination. All aplications should be submitted to the District Secretary, Rev. Jim Book (see contact info below). You must also submit a Bio of self & current photo (it may be one of you, you with your spouse, you with your family) with your ordination application.
Note: Choose WORD doc if wanting to fill out on Computer. Choose PDF if printing and filling out in ink.
Annual Reporting Requirements
All Licensed Ministers that are not senior pastors: With the above forms, you need to submit an Annual Report to Rev. Book as well. This report needs to be filled out and can be submitted with the above licensing paperwork. PDF WORD
Questions and concerns may be directed to Rev. Jim Book, 5504 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614, (309) 693-3131 – Office; (309) 678-2357 – cell (best way to contact); jmbook@comcast.net.