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APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants will apply for acceptance into the evangelism certification program by:

• Submitting a letter of recommendation from local pastor
• Submitting a letter of recommendation from Annual Conference
• Completion of application packet that will include an essay describing one’s call as an Evangelist and/or Church Planter and commitment to the Doctrine and Discipline of the AME Church.

PASTORS TRACK APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Pastor’s applying for certification in the Pastor’s Track will need to submit the following items:

• Application packet
• Letter of Recommendation from his/her Bishop
• Letter of Recommendation from his/her Presiding Elder

A total of 15 certification hours can be earned at each Annual Seminar on Church Growth and Development, AME Church.

An additional 10 certification hours can be earned for local church evangelism work verified by the Presiding Elder

Pastor’s Track Independent Study

The following courses will be offered for approved independent study:

Spiritual Formation	The Plan of Salvation	Jesus, The Cornerstone
Foundations of Cross-Culture Ministry	Faith Sharing	Doctrine of Sin
Doctrine of Salvation	Old & New Testament Survey	Central Christian Doctrines

Upon review of pastor’s coursework, he/she will receive evangelism certification from the Department of Church Growth and Development, AME Church.

LAITY CERTIFICATION TRACK

Persons applying for Laity evangelism certification will need to submit the following

• Application packet
• Letter of Recommendation from his/her local pastor
• Letter of Recommendation from his/her Annual Conference

Laity seeking evangelism certification will need to complete:

• 20 core courses, 4 electives, an evangelism project, and an evangelism practicum

A total of 15 certification hours can be earned at each Annual Seminar on Church Growth and Development, AME Church.

An additional 15 certification hours can be earned for local church evangelism work that must be verified by the pastor of the local church.

Five (5) certification hours will be earned for an evangelism practicum approved by the Executive Director of the Department of Church Growth and Development AME Church.

Five (5) certification hours will be earned for an evangelism project approved by the Executive Director of the Department of Church Growth and Development AME Church.

Laity Certification Independent Study

The following courses will be offered for approved independent study:

The Christian Challenge	Communicating the Gospel
The 21st Century Media Ministry	Marketing the Local Church for Evangelism
Presence Evangelism	Street Ministry-Basic
Spiritual Formation	Doctrine of Sin and Salvation

Each student must demonstrate of mastery of course content before course completion is accomplished.

Each student MUST BE fully engaged in local church evangelism ministry, and complete approved practicum and projects in order to receive certification from the Department of Church Growth and Development AME Church.