Credentialing @ WCBCS

WCBCS CREDENTIALING

The West Coast Bible College & Seminary Credentialing Committee examines, approves, and recommends candidates who qualify as a Christian Worker, Licensed Minister, or Ordained Minister. The Credentialing Committee office makes final approval and issuance of the ministerial credential. Ordination services, with the laying on of hands, shall take place at the local church where the Christian Worker, Licensed Minister, or Ordained Minister resides or at the graduation ceremony of WCBCS. Credentialing Committee Members are also available for ordination services in local churches.

WCBCS CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

The link to the Application for all credentialing classifications is located below. Once submitted, it usually takes 2-4 weeks to process an application. All applications are processed in the order they are received.

Annual CREDENTIALING Fee

The Annual License Fee and one time Application Processing Fee will be processed as soon as your application is submitted. The Annual Fee will be refunded if application is not approved. The Processing Fee is non-refundable. Each year you will be required to submit an annual application and fee online (Link is located on this page).

ANNUAL CREDENTIAL FEES

Christian Worker: $25 (annual fee)

Licensed Minister: $50 (annual fee)

Ordained Minister: $100 (annual fee)

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES: (one time fee that includes background check, not an annual fee)

Christian Worker: $50 (one time fee)

Licensed Minister: $50 (one time fee)

Ordained Minister: $50 (one time fee)

QUALIFICATIONS, Renewal, DOCTRINES AND PRACTICES FOR CREDENTIALED MINISTERS

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DISCIPLINARY POLICES:

click to download DISCIPLINARY POLICES

Credential Renewals

All licenses are valid for one year from the month they are credentialed and must be renewed annually. The renewing of credentials is the responsibility of the individual. It is the individual responsibility to go online and submit the application and fee.

MINISTERS RESOURCE LINKS & DOWNLOADS

Suggested Ordination Ceremony Samples

State-by-State Guide for Marriage Solemnization Requirement for Ministers

Housing Allowance Information (by Guide Stone Financial Resources online)

Housing Allowance Form Sample

The Minister & Taxes (Download)

2011 Church & Clergy Tax Guide (By Richard Hammer)

Ministers' Compensation & Housing Allowance (Link to IRS.gov website info)

Topic 417 - Earnings for Clergy (Link to IRS.gov website info)

App for Exemption From Self-Employment Tax for Ministers

Contact Information

WCBCS