Apply for Exhorter Credentials
How to Become a Credentialed Exhorter
You are involved in your local church or a religious organization and you are actively serving as an apprentice under an Ordained Minister or Licensed Minister. You are submitted to their guidance with a focus on a leadership role or a desire for pulpit ministry.
Applying for a Lay-Exhorter credential proves you are advancing in your call by God and you are actively pursuing a higher education and ministry training.
Call: (515) 283-0197IMPORTANT:
Lay-Exhorter Credential Application
Please follow Step 1 below and apply for Exhorter Credentials online. After completing the form below, you will receive an email from Kingsway Fellowship International with next steps to complete the application. If you did not receive an email please reach out to a representative at our office at (515) 283-0197. (Be sure to check your spam folder as well.).
Step 1
Apply for Exhorter Credential Application
Please complete this application below to begin.
Note: After clicking the submit button above, be sure to check your inbox and follow the next steps to complete your application. Then, proceed to step 2 and step 3 below.
How Much Does it Cost to Become a Lay-Exhorter?
Kingsway has four options for Lay-Exhorter credentials depending on your personal situation. The pricing below is for the United States.
*Please note that International credential costs may vary.
Step 2: Choose Your Payment Option Below:
To expedite your application for a new Lay-Exhorter credential, you must choose an option below and submit payment with your application. If you need to make arrangements or want to speak to a representative first about International credential costs, call our office at (515) 283-0197.
Lay-Exhorter - Payment in Full
Thank you for choosing Kingsway as your partner in ministry.
Use this payment option unless you are retired, disabled or on a fixed income.
There is a one-time application fee of $25.
As a Lay-Exhorter, you agree to pledge a minimum of $150 per year ($12.50/month) as your tithe/offering to the ministry to fulfill your commitment.
Your Payment Today is $175*
CLICK HERELay-Exhorter - Payment Plan Option
Kingsway accepts payment plan options for Lay-Exhorters who are retired, disabled or on a fixed income and can't make their payment in full.
There is a one-time application fee of $25.
To begin the payment plan, you'll need to pay the first three months of tithes/offerings ($12.50/month) now. Then, make payment arrangements through our office to fulfill a minimum commitment of $150/year.
Your Payment Plan Installment is $62.50*
Call To Make An Arrangement: (515) 283-0197Step 3: Send Your Documents to Kingsway
Send the following documents to Kingsway Fellowship International to be processed along with your Lay-Exhorter application:
1. Ministry History
If you have a Biblical degree, send a copy of your transcripts or your graduation certificate. Also, if you have taken courses in related fields of Ministry, send a copy of your transcripts.
If you do not have a Theology degree, include a copy of your Christian Service Resume documenting your ministerial experience.
2. Citizenship Information
If you are here on a Green Card or Visa, please send a copy. For Visa, make sure the expiration date can clearly be seen as well as the type of Visa.
3. Credentials
If you previously held credentials or presently hold credentials, submit a copy of your card or certificate.
4. Ministerial Recommendations
We need two recommendations completed by a Pastor, Administrator, Christian Leader or Bible College Director.
How to Send Documents to Kingsway:
Option 1: Email
Email the documents OR
Scan and email a copy of your documents to:
[email protected]
OR
Option 2: Fax
Fax a copy of your documents to:
(515) 283-0198
OR
Option 3: Mail
To mail a copy of your documents, send to:
3707 SW 9th, Des Moines, IA 50315-3047
Please note: We can not begin to process your application until we receive 1) your completed application, 2) the extra documents mentioned above, 3) along with payment. With complete information in hand, the approval process normally takes 5-10 business days.
