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Information for Ohio UPCI Ministers

UPCI License


If you intend to apply for a minister’s license or upgrade your license with the United Pentecostal Church International, below you will find resources to help you with this process.

You will need to complete BOTH the requirements of UPCI and OHIO UPCI to qualify. Please read thoroughly to understand the process. After reading the information on this page, if you still have questions, feel free to reach out to the Ohio District Secretary by clicking the link below.

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NATIONAL UPCI REQUIREMENTS 

1. Educational Requirements

The UPCI requires a minimum educational requirement to qualify for a new or updated ministerial license.

This can be completed via Ministry Central or through approved training institutions (i.e. Urshan College, Purpose Institute, etc)

PREPARE WITH MINISTRY CENTRAL
PREPARE WITH APPROVED TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

2. Photo

You will be asked to submit a photo of you (and spouse, if married).

3. Life Insurance Form

The UPCI provides a life insurance policy to licensed ministers. During the application process, you will be asked to fill out a life insurance form.

OHIO UPCI REQUIREMENTS

1. Ohio Ministers Advance Seminar (March)

The Ohio Ministers Advance seminar is held every March. The seminar is required for those seeking license with the Ohio UPCI, those upgrading their license, and those transferring their license to Ohio UPCI. The seminar is also open to any Ohio UPCI minister who would like to attend.

REGISTER FOR NEXT OHIO MINISTERS ADVANCE

2. Preaching Log (Local and General Only)

The requirement of Ohio District UPCI Manual, Article VIl, Section 3, #2 shall be understood to mean every applicant shall preach a minimum of 26 times in the six months before his/her meeting the Ohio District Board. A written list of places and dates shall be submitted to the presbyter by the candidate at the interview to fulfill this requirement. Preaching shall be understood to mean established churches, North American Missions churches, institutions or other public services. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/PRINT COPY OF PREACHING LOG

3. Credit Check (Local Only)

Those who are applying for Ohio UPCI License are required to submit a Credit Report to their Presbyter.

CLICK TO COMPLETE CREDIT CHECK

4. Background Check (TBD)

Those who are applying for Ohio UPCI License may be required to submit a background check.

DATE REQUIREMENTS

1. License Application and Requirements MUST be completed 90 Days PRIOR to Ohio District Board Meeting. (The Ohio Board typically meets in March/April and October. View District Calendar for exact dates.)  

2. Applicant and Spouse (if applicable) MUST meet their Presbyter for a formal Interview 30 Days PRIOR to Ohio District Board Meeting.  

UPCI APPLICATION PROCESS

1. START APPLICATION

1. Applicant talks to Pastor about desire for license with UPCI.  

2. Pastor (Presbyter if a Pastor) sends digital license application to applicant through wa.upci.org. 

CLICK TO SEND DIGITAL APPLICATION TO CANDIDATE

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2. COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION

1. Applicant completes requirements and application.  

2. Applicant makes payment.  

3. Pastor reviews and approves final application.  

CLICK TO REVIEW APPLICATION

3. DISTRICT REVIEW

1. District Secretary reviews application.  

2. District Secretary sends Presbyter application for review and interview.  

CONTACT DISTRICT SECRETARY

4. INTERVIEW WITH PRESBYTER

1. Presbyter schedules interview with Applicant (and spouse if applicable).

2. Presbyter interviews Applicant (and spouse if applicable).

3. Presbyter completes "Ohio District Applicant Interview Report."

CONTACT YOUR PRESBYTER

5. DISTRICT INTERVIEW

1. Ohio District Superintendent schedules Applicant to meet the Ohio District Board.

2. Applicant (and spouse if applicable) meets the Ohio District Board.  

6. FINAL STEPS

If Applicant is approved for a new license or an upgrade with the UPCI, the Applicant will receive communication from the Ohio District Secretary with further instructions on how to get involved in the Ohio District and stay current with their license.