EFCA Credentialing

The purpose of a ministerial credential (en español) is to:

• affirm God’s call upon a person’s life
• verify that this person meets the qualifications and standards for ministry in the Evangelical Free Church of America
• approve this person for ministerial service under the auspices of the EFCA
• provide legal status in the exercise of that person’s ministry

There are four types of credentials in the EFCA:

• Ministry License
  - Expedited (for sr./lead pastors with 10+ years in EFCA ministry). Available until 11/1/22
  - Five Year Non-renewable
  - Five Year Renewable
• Certificate of Christian Ministry
• Certificate of Ordination
• Transfer of Ordination.

​The process for each credential begins by contacting your district office.