Guidelines for Credentials
- All credentials are specific in nature
- Credentials do not relate to how long one has been in ministry
- And are based on the covenant connection over a period of time with TVM
Benefits of Credentialing With TVMN
- Enables the performance of legal ceremonies, weddings and funerals (with ministry license or ordination).
- Provides access to prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric centers and other institutions of this type.
- Provides organizational and ministry networking.
- Provides mediation to help resolve serious problems in the local church (by the District Coordinators or Presbytery officers).
- Provides material and qualified personnel to help in ministry development, as needed.
- Provides district meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Offers pastoral retreat opportunities at the Retreat Centres.
- Supplies field representatives and elders to assist you.
Requirements for Credentialling With TVMN
- Born again, baptized in water and baptized in the Holy Spirit.
- Comply with the scriptural requirements of 1 Timothy 3.
- Be actively engaged in a specific and fruitful ministry.
- Be currently involved in or immediately entering into a definable ministry of greater responsibility than that which is expected of all members of the Body of Christ, and provide a written description of that ministry.
Types of Credentials
Ministry License
A ministry license is issued to qualified ministers who are aspiring to become ordained with TVMN in the near future or part-time ministers operating in the office of the five-fold ministry.
Missionary & Missions License
A ministry license is issued to qualified ministers who are aspiring to become ordained with TVMN in the near future or part-time ministers operating in the office of the five-fold ministry.
Ordination
A ministry license is issued to qualified ministers who are aspiring to become ordained with TVMN in the near future or part-time ministers operating in the office of the five-fold ministry.
Qualifications to Receive Credentials
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Born again, baptized in water, and baptized in Holy Spirit.
- Called of God and actively involved in ministry
- In accord with True Vine Ministries statement of faith.
- Under the leadership of a local pastor, in a Christ-centered church
- Living a Christ-centered life and willing to be in covenant relationship with True Vine Ministries; to support TVMn in prayer and financially as the Holy Spirit leads, and to attend TVM’s gatherings or conferences as and when they occur
- Submit the credential application form with a written testimony, and supply references.
Requirements for Credential Holders
- At the end of each year credential holders must renew their credentials. A $140 renewal fee applies. TVM Certificates will be valid only when accompanied by an updated covenant card.
- TVMN can at any time deny, revoke, or withhold ministerial credentials if the credential holder does not maintain a Christ-like life, preach, or teach sound doctrine.