The Academy’s goal is to train and equip women to be effective in ministry. *This process must be completed in full before the Jurisdictional Secretary can request your Deaconess License from the national church. Upon successful completion of courses and written examination, there is a capping ceremony and a Deaconess License

The candidate will receive dates and times of courses.ħ. Completed an application to the Missionary Licensing AcademyĤ. A Letter of Recommendation from the Pastor to Missionary Licensing Academy, Evangelist Benita Duncan.Ģ. Missionaries with children nine (9) years old and younger are not eligible for an Evangelist Missionary License.ġ. Upon completion of the written and oral test, a Deaconess License will be issued. It is also recommended that she accompany the local President of the various Outreach Ministries, deemed by the Pastor (hospitals visits, nursing homes visits, food drives, shelters, jail/prison ministry, community activities, etc.), to gain hands-on experience in the ministry.Īfter a minimum of (2) years of observation, her Pastor may recommend her to the Missionary Licensing Academy. It is recommended that she not wear anything which misrepresents the lifestyle of holiness or distracts from delivering the Word of God. She must adhere to the doctrine and teaching of the church as it relates to proper dress code (no revealing under or outer garments excessive jewelry etc.). She should display a pattern of good works, being loyal and obedient to her Pastor, Church Mother, and those in leadership. It is recommended that she has a minimum of (2) years of pastoral observation before being recommended by her pastor to the Missionary Training Program. She should also be concerned about soul winning and have a sense of the inner call to the service of God.

She must demonstrate interest and concern about the ministry in prayer and be able to deliver a word or thought from the Lord. She must be dedicated to her Local Church, District, and Jurisdiction. She must be subject to the direct supervision of the Pastor, Church Mother, or the Pastor’s Designate.

Cogic Missionary Written Test