Licensing
Church Bylaws
Licensing with The Alliance Canada
If you feel God has called you into ministry and wish to work in The Alliance Canada, the next step is to begin the licensing process. The licensing process is a necessary requirement prior to placement in ministry for all persons serving 15 hours per week or more in a paid local church ministry role. Local church ministry is defined in The Alliance Canada Manual as having “a primary focus on meeting the spiritual needs of people and/or providing church leadership.”
Candidates who are in a conversation with an Alliance Canada church and are desiring to become licensed should contact the District Office to request an application package. Once all completed application materials are received from the applicant, an interview will be scheduled with members of the Licensing and Ordination Committee.
A church may choose to have a preliminary conversation with a candidate prior to candidating, however, successful completion of the licensing process is a prerequisite to hiring.
- Foundational working knowledge of the Bible and biblical theology
- Display of godly character and a consistent Christian lifestyle
- A keen sense of mission
- Full agreement with the doctrines and teachings of The Alliance Canada
- Completion of the application package
- Completion of a Grip-Birkman assessment
- Payment of a Grip-Birkman fees
- A successful interview with the Licensing and Ordination Committee
The Grip–Birkman Assessment integrates two powerful tools, the Leadership Grip and the Birkman Method, to help you discover your fit and flourish within the body of Christ. By gaining clarity around your strengths, limitations, and underlying needs, you develop a deeper understanding of who you are, who you are not, and what and whom you need to thrive. This awareness not only helps you discern your place within the body, but also equips you to lead others in discovering and stewarding their God-given gifts. Understanding how you function on teams, both those you build and those you join, and how your gifts contribute to the body’s growth enables you and others to more fully participate in God’s purposes for His Church.
Fees
$140 for a full assessment for potential lead pastors
$95 for a modified assessment for potential staff pastors
