Leadership Structure (The General Executive Presbytery)

Presiding Prelate &  Apostle ( Chief Executive Fellowship Officer)

Executive Vice  Apostle 

1st,2nd,& 3rd Vice Prelates

General Overseer of Women of Holiness

1st and 2nd Assistant General Overseers

National Staff

Regional Chair

State Bishop

District Pastors

 We do not advocate nor practice control over our ministers, ministries, or churches. We recognize the autonomy of the local church, however, it is not an island and is expected to serve in unity and fellowship. We expect all affiliated churches and ministers to practice sound doctrine. We adhere strongly to professional ministerial ethics about ministers and churches.

Credentials

Please call us so we can help you through the process. We will gladly give you all the information you need. The annual Credentials Assessment is $125

  Ministerial Credentials

Our ministerial credentials enable you to be recognized as a God-called pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, minister of music, worship minister, evangelist, missionary, counselor, chaplain, military chaplain or teacher. All applications are carefully considered, and applicants receive a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws for review prior to their telephone interview with a Credential Committee member. 

Beginning Ministerial Status

Christian Worker

Granted to a person who feels called by God to work for Him in some area of ministry such as Sunday school teacher, musician, street or jail service worker, or house-to-house visitation, etc. May stay at this level and not upgrade.

Requirements for the Christian Worker:

 Annual Renewal $125

Ministerial Apprentice

Granted to one who feels called of God to work toward upgrading to a Licensed or Ordained Minister. This credential places the individual under a local pastor’s authority for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, but no more than twenty-four (24) months to learn about ministry and accountability.

Requirements for the Ministerial License:

Have a call of God for service Be at least 20 years of age Live a consistent Christian life have experienced baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10,28)Pay a $25.00 application fee and a $125.00 yearly renewal fee (monthly offerings are optional but appreciated to cover administration costs)

Granted to a person who is considered to be a part-time or full-time minister (this level is normally granted to those with limited ministerial experience). Having a license authorizes one to preach, perform holy matrimony, baptize, exhort, confirm, and practice any biblical and religious activity about the office of Minister of the Gospel by respective ordinances of residence. (Normally this is the person beginning in ministry.)

Requirements for the Licensed Minister:

Have a call of God for service at least 21 years of age live a consistent Christian life have experienced baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10,28)Meet the giving requirements according to our Bylaws (provided upon application completion)May be required to take the Bible Knowledge Questionnaire

Fill out an annual ministerial report and renewal form

Ordained Minister

Granted to one who is considered a part-time or full-time minister. He or she is certified and authorized to preach, perform holy matrimony, baptize, exhort, confirm, and practice any biblical and religious activity about the office of Ordained Minister in accordance with respective ordinances of residence

Requirements for the Ordained Minister:

Have a call of God for service at least 22 years of age Live a consistent Christian life and have experienced baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10,28)Meet the giving requirements according to our Bylaws (provided upon application completion)May be required to take the Bible Knowledge QuestionnaireFill out an annual ministerial report and renewal form

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If granted Licensed or Ordained ministerial credentials, you may be required to complete a Bible Knowledge Questionnaire comparable to that level. If your score is below a certain percentage, you may be required to take courses in your weak areas. There is no charge to you for these course(s), as long as you give faithfully. You can receive credits for these courses if you wish to continue your education through our educational branches, .

If the applicant has adequate experience and ministerial background upon review of the Board of Examiners, an applicant may be approved at the Licensed or Ordained level without taking the questionnaire.

 Purpose of the Giving Code

“…we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From Him the whole body joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” – Ephesians 4: 15,16 (NIV)

The purpose of the giving code is to provide a solid base of support and maintain the ability to operate as a solvent fellowship/ministry, thus enabling us to reach out to the body of Christ around the world with the tools needed for effective ministry. Your contribution is tax-deductible as provided by law.

As the local Church (local body) depends on the faithful monthly support of its members, so does the Leap Of Faith Fellowship (credential body) depend on the faithful monthly support of its members as well.

We, the Leap Of Faith General Executive Presbytery, believe the minister should tithe to the local church and to the fellowship from which they receive credentials. The Apostle Paul submitted himself (was accountable) to the leadership in Jerusalem. The Bible also records he took offerings to the leadership in Judea so they might distribute funds as needed. (See 2 Cor. 8:1-9, 9:6-7.)

We offer FULL AFFILIATION as well as benefits including tax-exempt status.