Local License

Interview and Expectations

Local License Expectations - Articulates clear call to vocational ministry • If married, spouse supports call • Ability to lead others • Understands Nazarene Articles of Faith

These questions are offered as a help and guide as you consider a member for their Local License: both first time and renewal. Establishing a formal interview process helps churches and candidates in the discernment process and can form a pathway for development in the coming year. Additionally, candidates who eventually apply for District License are much better prepared for Board of Ministry interviews.

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* 1. Candidate Name

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* 2. Local Advisor's Name

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* 3. Advisor's Email

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* 4. Candidate Interview Questions

Share your testimony of salvation and sanctification.

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* 5. How do you keep your relationship with Jesus growing?

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* 6. What has God been teaching you lately?

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* 7. What questions do you have about the Nazarene Articles of Faith?

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* 8. Why is it especially important for those pursuing Ordination to be faithful in their personal stewardship? How has God been leading and growing you in this area?

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* 9. What group/s have you led?

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* 10. How have you seen God use you to lead people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ?

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* 11. Who has been supporting and mentoring you as a leader in the past year?

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* 12. How have you grown in your leadership?

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* 13. How can the Church Board support you in exploring your call?

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* 14. Spouse Interview Questions:

How do you feel about your spouse pursuing the Ordination path in the Church of the Nazarene?

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* 15. What concerns or questions do you have about the process or how this may impact your family?

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* 16. Lead Pastor and Church Board:

In the space provided, please note comments of encouragement and growth goals.

Local License

Interview and Expectations

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* 1. Candidate Name

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* 2. Local Advisor's Name

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* 3. Advisor's Email

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* 4. Candidate Interview QuestionsShare your testimony of salvation and sanctification.

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* 5. How do you keep your relationship with Jesus growing?

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* 6. What has God been teaching you lately?

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* 7. What questions do you have about the Nazarene Articles of Faith?

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* 8. Why is it especially important for those pursuing Ordination to be faithful in their personal stewardship? How has God been leading and growing you in this area?

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* 9. What group/s have you led?

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* 10. How have you seen God use you to lead people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ?

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* 11. Who has been supporting and mentoring you as a leader in the past year?

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* 12. How have you grown in your leadership?

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* 13. How can the Church Board support you in exploring your call?

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* 14. Spouse Interview Questions:How do you feel about your spouse pursuing the Ordination path in the Church of the Nazarene?

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* 15. What concerns or questions do you have about the process or how this may impact your family?

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* 16. Lead Pastor and Church Board: In the space provided, please note comments of encouragement and growth goals.

* 4. Candidate Interview Questions

Share your testimony of salvation and sanctification.

* 14. Spouse Interview Questions:

How do you feel about your spouse pursuing the Ordination path in the Church of the Nazarene?

* 16. Lead Pastor and Church Board:

In the space provided, please note comments of encouragement and growth goals.