Credentialing Process
We are so excited for your interest in credentialing with Iris Global Churches. The following is important information to aid in the credentialing process.
Any person desiring to be credentialed by Iris Global Church may send an email to Info@irisglobalchurches.org or call the office and request an application packet.
All new applicants will start with License to Minister. Applicants with 2 or more years as a Licensed Minister with Iris may apply for Ordination.
All Applicants will need to provide a 1 to 2 page statement explaining why you would like to be Credentialed with Iris Global Churches.
All applications shall be sent to the credentialing office along with signed statement of faith, core values, and all Pastoral references.
Iris Global School or Harvest School evaluations or references will be requested and added to the application by the credentialing office
Background checks will be performed on all new applicants. By submitting to a background check, the applicant understands and agrees that the information gathered from this background check may potentially be disclosed to and discussed with the Iris Global Churches Board of Directors and staff, missionaries, volunteers, and/or interns.
Once all documents are collected, the application will be submitted to the IGC Review Committee for approval.
Applications will be collected and submitted to the IGC Review Committee quarterly.
All approved applicants will receive a Certificate of Licensure and ID card to carry.
Suggested donation for application and annual renewals may be submitted online or mailed to the credentialing office. All donations received will be used to help offset the administration costs of Iris Global Churches and fund member care programs. All donations are tax deductible.
Note that submitting an application does not guarantee approval for credentialing. All applications will be submitted to the IGC Review Committee for approval.
BENEFITS
1. Association with Partners in Harvest, Revival Alliance, Global Celebration, Global Awakening, and Global Legacy.
2. Provides opportunity to work in disaster relief situations, jails, prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric centers, and other institutions with limited access.
3. Perform marriages.
4. Provides opportunity for ministry outreach.
5. Opportunities to attend special meetings with like-minded ministers and ministries.
6. Access to apostolic leaders and elders for relationship, council and support.
Levels of Credentialing
| Licensure | Ordination |
|---|---|
| Part or Full time, Actively serving at an Iris location, usually Serving in a non-primary leadership role. | More permanent/full-time. Serving at an Iris base or location. Serving in a leadership role. |
| Can perform marriages or church related-ceremonies (In accordance with regional and local governmental laws, some may require additional requirements.) | Can perform all church related rites/ceremonies, in accordance with regional and governmental laws. |
| Annual Renewal required. | Annual Renewal required. |
| IRS does recognize for tax-purposes if approved by Iris Global Churches Board. | IRS does recognize for tax-purposes if approved by Iris Global Churches Board. |
| Can be revoked. | Can be revoked. |
| Allows approved people to minister at Iris bases or locations and develop relationship with Iris leadership, as well as a time period for growing in ministry leadership. | Approved people have established relationship with Iris leadership and have demonstrated a history of life experience in ministry. |
| Provides accountability. | Provides accountability. |
Licensed Minister
A Licensed Minister is the acknowledgement of a person who is in part or full time ministry at an approved Iris Global Location
Requirements of Licensure:
Applicant must have attended Harvest School or other approved Iris Global School [1].
Applicant must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Iris Global Churches.
Applicant must share the Iris Global Churches Core Values and be committed to pursuing and instilling those values in their daily Christian walk.
Applicant must be currently active or immediately entering into a ministry position at an approved Iris location (paid or unpaid) of which is more involvement than a weekly church service.
Applicant must have served for a minimum of two years in part or full time ministry, approved by Iris Global Churches. [2].
Applicant must be accountable to a Senior Minister or similar person in full-time ministry other than your spouse.
Application Suggested Donation - $100.00 (One time only. Please submit with application).
Annual Renewal Suggested Donation - $200.00 (Membership is renewable each year by December 31st.).
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[1] IGC approved schools.
[2] Full-time ministry refers to occupational (life-call) service. This is not necessarily income generating.
Ordained Minister
Ordination is the highest classification of ministerial credentials granted by Iris Global Churches. It is for those served at an Iris location for a minimum of two years and who as a regular customary vocation preach or teach the principles of the Christian faith.
Requirements of Ordination:
Applicant must have attended Harvest School or other approved Iris Global School.
Applicant must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Iris Global Churches.
Applicant must share the Iris Global Churches Core Values and be committed to pursuing and instilling those values in their daily Christian walk.
Applicants must be currently active or immediately entering into a ministry position at an approved Iris location (paid or unpaid) of which is more involvement than a weekly church service.
Applicant must have served for a minimum of two years in full-time ministry with an Iris locations [3].
Applicant must be accountable to a Senior Minister or similar person in full-time ministry other than your spouse.
Application Suggested Donation - $100.00 (One time only. Please submit with application).
Annual Renewal Suggested Donation - $200.00 (Membership is renewable each year by December 31st.).
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[3] Full-time ministry refers to occupational (life-call) service. This is not necessarily income generating.