Southern California District United Pentecostal Church International LOCAL LICENSE QUESTIONAIRE This questionnaire is also for all those who have never held any type of license with the United Pentecostal Church International. NAME TELEPHONE ( ) CELL NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS ADDRESS PASTOR S NAME CHURCH SECTION NUMBER PRESBYTER S NAME PLEASE LIST ALL NAMES OF PREVIOUS CHURCHES AND PASTORS WHERE YOU HAVE ATTENDED: CHURCH NAME PASTOR S NAME YRS. ADDRESS TELEPHONE CHURCH NAME PASTOR S NAME YRS. ADDRESS TELEPHONE CHURCH NAME PASTOR S NAME YRS. ADDRESS TELEPHONE *THE PURPOSE OF THIS QUESTIONAIRE IS TO BETTER ACQUAINT THE DISTRICT BOARD WITH THE APPLICANT S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MINISTRY. THE MINISTRY IS THE HIGHEST CALING ON EARTH, THEREFORE WE SHOULD ENDEAVOR TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TO BE APPROVED OF GOD, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDED NOT TO BE ASHAMED. *ARTICLES OF FAITH 1. List several Scripture that explain that there is only one God. 2. Who is the Father of Jesus Christ? 3. Does the Bible ever refer to Jesus as God the Son? 4. Who is the Alpha and Omega of Revelation 1:8? 1
5. Why is it so important to use the name of Jesus Christ in water baptism? 6. Give several Scriptures stating water baptism should be in the name of Jesus Christ. 7. Explain what repentance is and how it works. 8. Is it possible to be baptized with the Holy Ghost without speaking in tongues? 9. Give Old Testament Scriptures where the Holy Ghost was actually received. 10. Give some New Testament Scriptures where the Holy Ghost was actually received. 11. State the Basic Fundamental Doctrine of the United Pentecostal Church International. General Questions 1. Why do you desire to be a minister? 2. Have you completed all the study requirements as set forth in the General Manual of the U.P.C.I.? Yes No 3. Have you maintained a preaching average of at least once a week for a period of six months? Yes No 4. In what ways are the Local License limited as compared to the General License and Ordination Credentials? 5. List some of the books you have studied in preparing for the Ministry. (other than the required ones) 6. In what ways can you strive to be a spiritual person? 7. What methods can you use to better educate yourself for the Ministry? 8. Why would our personal appearance affect our Ministry? 2
9. In all fairness to yourself, please rate your faithfulness to your local church in the following: Tithe Excellent Good Fair Poor Attendance Excellent Good Fair Poor Working with others Excellent Good Fair Poor Pursuing true Holiness (inside/out)_ Excellent Good Fair Poor Obeying your Pastor Excellent Good Fair Poor Giving of time Excellent Good Fair Poor Giving of your talents Excellent Good Fair Poor 10. How do you react to your Pastor upon correction? 11. What is you attitude toward correction or counsel from a District official? 12. Do you expect to be disciplined by your Pastor if needed? 13. Do you counsel with your Pastor concerning your plans? 14. Do you seek his permission before speaking in another church? 15. How do you handle a disagreement with your Pastor? Code of Ethics 1. List the Scriptural qualifications of a Bishop. 2. What sin would disqualify you from the Ministry forever? 3. Do you participate in mixed bathing or swimming with anyone other than your immediate family? Yes No 4. Do you feel it is wrong for the Saints to have a television? 5. What does it mean to speak the truth in love? 6. Please list the Article Number, Section Number, and Paragraph Number of the General Manual of the U.P.C. I. which states the following: Any Minister holding or seeking to hold credentials or a License with us who speaks or writes in opposition to any Articles of Faith, shall be called before the 3
District Board who shall decide upon the penalty to be inflicted. 7. Explain the difference between exercising the authority of a spiritual leader and that of a dictator. 8. Are you permitted to preach for any Minister who is out of fellowship with the U.P.C.I.? Yes No 9. If you should be invited to preach for another Oneness Organization or Church whether in this District or another District, what should you do before you accept the invitation? 10. Explain why it is unethical to discredit another Minister s church, regardless of the distance between churches. 11. Why is it wrong to solicit members from another U.P.C.I. church regardless of the distance between churches? 12. Please list the correct manner of receiving a member from another church. 13. Explain the steps necessary before you can start a new church. 14. Explain the steps necessary in accepting the Pastorate of a Church. 15. Explain the steps necessary in resigning the Pastorate of a Church. 16. Why is it considered unethical for a Minister to be in contact with the members of a church in which he was a previous Pastor? Finances 1. How much is required for a Local License annually to the U.P.C.I. headquarters. 2. Explain the proper steps necessary if you are notified you have been dropped by World Evangelism Center in Hazelwood, Missouri for non-payment. 3. Explain the Southern California District financial plan. 4. Please list the Please list the Article Number, Section Number, and Paragraph Number of the General Manual of the U.P.C. I. which sets forth the following: All Ministers licensed or ordained 4
shall be required to fully cooperate with the Ministerial Financial Plan of the District of which they are a member 5. Please finish the above-mentioned Paragraph. 6. How would bad debts affect a person s Ministry? 7. Explain the term outstanding debts. 8. Do you have any outstanding debts? Yes No If yes, please explain: 9. Have you ever filed for Bankruptcy? Yes No If yes, please explain: 10. Explain your feelings about having or not having a credit check of your personal financial affairs in order to obtain a License. The Home 1. If applicable, explain the feelings of your wife/husband concerning your decision to become a Minister. 2. Give Scripture setting forth the responsibilities and obligations of the husband. 3. Give Scripture setting forth the responsibilities and obligations of the wife. 4. How far should a man go in the exercise of authority in his home? 5. Should one use physical or emotional means to discipline their spouse? 6. Are you maintaining good communication with your spouse? Yes No Does your spouse feel the same? 7. Do you have devotions and Bible reading in your home as a family? 8. Do you give time and proper attention to your children? 5
9. Are you a good steward of your time, making allowances for your family, as well as church and work? Please explain. 10. Please explain Titus 1: 6-9. 11. Do you feel there is unity in your family and they are following your leadership? 12. Is there peace and harmony in your home? 13. Explain how being a good husband and father (wife and mother) helps you to be a good Minister. 14. Why is it so damaging to talk against your Pastor, other Ministers, or Saints? 15. Why is it even more harmful when you talk against these same people in the presence of your children? 16. How does the appearance of your home affect your Ministry? 17. How does your personal appearance affect your Ministry? You re Plan for the Future 1. If the District Board grants you License, what are your plans for the future? 2. If for some reason the District Board does not at this time grant you License, what will be your response? 3. Please explain your call, your burden, and your feelings concerning being a Minister in our world today. 6