KINGDOM PASTORS NETWORK

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3 KINGDOM PASTORS NETWORK is an association of churches and pastors that is interdependent in functionality, yet each maintains autonomy. This fellowship, unified in the belief that there is one Lord, one faith and one baptism (cf. Eph. 4:5), has a common global mission as articulated in Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. We exist For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: til we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. (Eph. 4:11-13) KINGDOM PASTORS NETWORK is designed to provide a platform and an environment where churches, ministries and laity of like minds can convene for the purpose of empowerment, equipping and facilitating them to establish Kingdom dominion in the Earth. We aspire to promulgate the Kingdom of God by working cooperatively and corporally. Our standards of operation and principles flow directly from the Bible the Word of God. 3

4 Benefits for MINISTERS in the Kingdom Pastors Network Apostolic and prophetic covering The opportunity to demonstrate sound accountability The opportunity to fellowship with a healthy group of ministers of like faith. Opportunities for training and teambuilding An increased sense of credibility through affiliation with an organization that embraces and emphasizes integrity The opportunity to hear what God is doing outside your own area of ministry. Listed in membership directory Licensure and ordination Regular conferences 4

5 Benefits for CHURCHES in the Kingdom Pastors Network Apostolic and prophetic covering. Keep your vision alive and vibrant through fellowship and collaboration with other churches and ministers of like faith. Training and support for new churches Network with other churches so that relocating members will have an opportunity to fellowship with churches of like beliefs/sister churches in their new place of residence Receive assistance, guidance and support from the presbytery when your pastor leaves and you need a new pastor. The opportunity to receive annual church credentials from a larger fellowship which acknowledges the soundness of your New Testament faith and practice. Regular Conferences 5

6 Individuals having demonstrated both a calling and an ability to minister and who, having given evidence of being actively engaged, and have purposed to give themselves wholly to the propagation of the Gospel shall be considered candidates for licensure. Persons holding a Minister s License have the authority to pastor and oversee congregations, perform weddings, funerals and all sacerdotal functions. These licenses will be reviewed annually by the Credentials Committee. Licenses only remain valid if a minister remains active with KPN. Those with a definable primary ministry over an extended period, and who devote a significant amount of time to such ministry will be considered candidates for ordination. The candidate for ordination should also demonstrate maturity in character and attitude, and be sound in doctrine and Biblical knowledge. Accepted candidates must have been licensed for at least 1 year and shall be ordained by the laying on of hands by a presbytery composed of ordained ministers. 6

7 KINGDOM PASTORS NETWORK APPLICATION FOR MINISTERIAL AFFILIATION Date of Application Title: Apostle Bishop Pastor Prophet Overseer Elder Evangelist Minister First Name Last Name Date of Birth Sex: Male Female Church/Ministry Name Address City State Zip Phone Website Married [Spouses Name: ] Single Divorced Widowed Ministerial Status: Ordained Licensed Date of Original Ministerial Status Address City State Zip Website Current Ministry Position (Pastor, Teacher, Evangelist, Missionary, etc) Current Ministry Name Address City State Zip Phone Website Have you previously held Ministerial credentials? Yes No (If yes, please provide a copy of the credential) 7

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