THE PROCESS
Welcome to the Southwest Indiana District Board of Ministry pages. On these pages you should be able to find information to help you navigate the processes leading from a call to ministry, through local and district licensing and educational preparation, and on to ordination as an Elder or Deacon in the Church of the Nazarene.
If you are a pastor or local church member looking for guidance for someone in your church who has signaled that they have been called to ministry, please direct them to this site and please explore the various links in this section.
If you are someone who has sensed a call to ministry and need to know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.
Please contact District Secretary Pat Shay at pastor@corynazarene.org or the District Office at swidoffice@swidnazarene.org if you need further assistance.
The Local Minister’s License
Procedures for Issuing a Local Minister’s License (Español)
Local Minister’s License Application (Español)
Church Board Interview Checklist: Granting a Local Minister’s License (Español)
Church Board Interview Checklist: Renewing a Local Minister’s License (Español)
Request for Verification of Credential History (If unable to access the online form, click here.)
Order a Local Minister’s License (Español)
The District Minister’s License
The Role of the Local Church in Ministerial Licensing and Ordination