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Checklist for Granting a Local License
Church Board action to grant a Local Minister's License is permitted only upon recommendation by the pastor and, when the pastor is not an elder in the Church of the Nazarene, upon prior approval of the pastor's recommendation by the district superintendent (Manual 5311.1,).
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Name of Candidate
Date of Board Interview
Has the candidate read Part II, III, 500-502.6 and 531-531.7 of the 2017-2021 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene?
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Does the candidate have a clear testimony of salvation?
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Does the candidate testify to being sanctified?
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Does the candidate witness to a sense of being called of God to a life of ministerial service?
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Does the candidate understand and accept the doctrine and polity of the Church of the Nazarene?
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Is the candidate active in local church ministry?  May be in another local church if the candidate is a student
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Is the candidate responsive to pastoral and local church leadership?
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Does the candidate's spouse appear supportive of the candidate's calling? (If applicable)
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Is the candidate a faithful tither?
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Does the candidate demonstrate financial responsibility, such as being current on all debts and obligations?
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In your judgement, does the candidate demonstrate: An ability to relate well with others?
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In your judgement, does the candidate demonstrate: a teachable spirit?
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In your judgement, does the candidate demonstrate: patterns of servanthood?
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In your judgement, does the candidate demonstrate: gifts and graces for ministry?
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In what ways is the candidate's spiritual growth, emotional health, and understanding of ministry evident?
Typed Signature of Pastor
Typed Signature of Church Board Secretary
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