Thank you for your interest in pursuing credentials with the Assemblies of God. These are exciting days in Ohio which require a growing army of gifted and committed laborers! We are now making plans for you and other interested applicants at the next New Credentials Orientation where you will meet our district leaders and receive an overview of the credentialing process in Ohio. A variety of important paperwork will be distributed with time allotted at the orientation for onsite completion of several items. Attendance is required for all credentials applicants, but there is no fee for event registration.
NO FUN, BUT VERY IMPORTANT: As you can imagine, we do not want individuals to rearrange their schedules and travel to the orientation only to discover they are not eligible for credentials at this time. For example, you should not attend the orientation until you have confirmed with our office that you have no more than 2 remaining educational courses to complete for the level of credentials you seek. In addition, certain past behaviors or experiences may or may not be disqualifying factors; each situation is unique and largely depends on the details. Please email the Executive Secretary's office in advance so we can discuss the specifics of your situation if you have:
a) any of the following in your history: bankruptcy, foreclosures, tax liens, judgments, collections, or if you are remarried and you (or your spouse) have a former spouse who is still living
b) ever been accused of, engaged in, or investigated for any sexual misconduct involving a minor or adult, including but not limited to child abuse, child molestation, indecent liberties with a child, incest, adultery, sexual harassment, rape, assault, battery, murder, kidnapping, child pornography, sodomy, or sexual contact with a counselee
c) since your conversion, used tobacco, alcohol, illegal or recreational drugs in any form or been involved in gambling or pornography.
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