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Certified Credentials Exam -
Assemblies of God Latest 2026–2027.
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Annual Credential Renewal Process - ANSComplete annual renewal form before credentials expire (otherwise called reinstatement, not renewal). If the renewal form is not received by December 1, contact the Network Office to obtain one. Includes a report of financial faithfulness to the Fellowship and doctrinal faithfulness in ministry. Certified Credential holders must contribute $10 per month ($120 per year) from their tithes or as an offering to the General Council. Must contribute 75% of tithe to Network. General Council Bylaws Article VII, Section 10, Credential Renewals
b. Expiration date. All fellowship certificates are valid only until December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually. The renewing of credentials is the responsibility of the individual minister. The minister is to complete the form, taking care to answer all questions and sign the form. The renewal along with any outstanding tithe, should be mailed to the Potomac Ministry Network Center postmarked no later than December 31 of each year. If General Council dues are owed, please include a separate check made payable to the General Council. Arguments for Existence of God - ANS- ontological - our ability to imagine a perfect Being means there must be one.
- cosmological - a First Cause caused the universe, it didn't just happen.
- teleological - detailed design of universe could not have happened by chance; a designer must have been at work.
- moral - basic conception of right and wrong cannot be by chance; must come from God. Atonement - ANSkippur - covering Attributes of God - ANSThe special traits, characteristics, or qualities of God that constitute His nature and being. (glossary, Bible Doctrines) Spirit (alive, personality - intellect, will, emotions) Eternal (no beginningn or end, cause of time, not limited) Self-existent (no one gave Him life/caused Him to be) Self-sufficient (no need for anyone to provide for Him)
them are now known to exist. However, copies from close to the time they were written do exist. (glossary, Bible Doctrines) Variants - small differences in copies due to errors in copying and printing. Over 3,500 ancient copies; 98-99% rate of agreement - extremely high! Bible Versions - ANSTranslation of the Bible into languages people actually speak. Good translation is one that is accurate and readable; would fall in between literal (word for word) and meaning (thought for thought); none perfect, but Holy Spirit can illuminate. Use multiple versions when studying. Officially A/G approved: KJV and NIV. (position paper) Canon of Scripture - ANSCanon means "rule, standard, measuring rod." Canon of Scripture = books that have met a standard and that the church has accepted as the inspired Word of God. OT - 39 books - accepted as Scripture in Jesus' day. NT - 27 books - formed over 3 centuries; books from God testified for themselves; Holy Spirit led process. AD 367 - Athanasius - listed 27. AD 397 - Council in Carthage came up with same 27 using 4 tests:
- apostle or someone close to apostle authored it.
- match what church already knew to be Scripture.
- widely accepted by church.
- a quality that revealed divine inspiration; changed people's lives. Apocrypha (in Catholic and some Eastern Orthodox Bibles) - books between Malachi and NT - didn't pass tests. Christology - ANSThe branch of theology dealing with the nature, person, and deeds of Jesus Christ. (dictionary.com)
- Jesus is God - His virgin birth, sinless life, own claims to deity, miracles, acceptance of worship, and forgiveness of sin; His disciples' recognition of His deity.
- Jesus is man - His human birth and development, human body and limitations, human name.
- Jesus's works - died for sins of world (came to die); rose from dead; is exalted on high (sent Holy Spirit, preparing place for us, at right hand of Father interceding for us); is Prophet (speaks for God - God speaking to us), Priest (represents us to God and God to us - intercedes for us), and King (King of kings and Lord of lords).
- Phrases - Son of God (only eternal Son of God, we are created, adopted), One with the Father (being in very nature God - Phil 2:5-6, one not only in purpose but also in nature or character), Only Begotten Son (one of a kind, unique), Firstborn (first in rank and in resurrection). Day of Pentecost Events - ANS- 120 in upper room, praying and waiting.
- heard sound like great wind that filled the room, saw what looked like tongues of fire "that separated and came to rest on each of them" (Acts 2:2-3).
Part of Gospel - commanded healing when commissioned followers; healing verifies Gospel message; salvation includes healing; Jesus and apostles set example by healing sick. Means of healing - faith. comes only through faith in a person - Jesus. Steps we can do:
- see God's presence through prayer, praise/worship.
- fill our lives with Word of God.
- remove anything that could hinder our prayers or damage our faith.
- obey command to go to pastor and receive prayer of faith. Available to all believers. Biblical faith based on trust relationship in sovereign God. It is God's normal will to heal. If He does not heal us, we can continue to trust Him. By doing so, we give God glory no matter what happens. Divine Healing and Atonement - ANSWe can be healed because of the Atonement. (The Atonement makes healing possible.) Jesus' blood covers and removes our sins; it also removes the penalty and consequences of sin (Heb 9:11-28). One consequence of sin is sickness. "Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, ...and by his wounds we are healed." Ecclesiology - ANSThe study of church doctrine.
Church is from Greek, ekklesia, "called out of," was used in Greek for assembly of citizens. Election Procedures for General Council Offices - ANSGeneral Superintendent and Assistant General Superintendent - nominated from floor with minimum of 15 votes; elected by two-thirds vote of General Council. Other four officers - nominated by General Presbytery with minimum of 15 votes; elected by two-thirds vote of General Council. Area non-resident executive presbyters - two nominated per district; elected by two-thirds vote of General Council. Ethnic fellowship non-resident executive presbyter - nominated from ethnic fellowship; elected by two-thirds vote of General Council. Additional - each district nominates one minister under 40, one female minister, and one African American minister; elected by two-thirds vote of General Council. Eschatology - ANSGreek for "last" and "study" - Study of the doctrines of the end times - rapture, resurrection, tribulation, second coming, millennium, judgment, new heavens and new earth.
- The Ordinances of the Church Romans 6:4 - baptism 1 Corinthians 11:26 - communion
- The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:
- The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:
- Sanctification Romans 12:1,
- The Church and Its Mission Ephesians 2:
- The Ministry Ephesians 4:11-
- Divine Healing Isaiah 53:4,
- The Blessed Hope Titus 2:
- The Millennial Reign of Christ
Revelation 20:1-
- The Final Judgment Revelation 20:11-
- The New Heavens and the New Earth 2 Peter 3: Four Cardinal Doctrines - ANS1. The Salvation of Man
- The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- Divine Healing
- The Blessed Hope (the Second Coming) Fourfold Mission of the Church - ANSEvangelism Worship Edification (Discipleship) Compassion General Council Membership and Governance Principles - ANSMembership - all ordained and licensed ministers, all GC-affiliated churches. Voting constituency - all present members and member church delegates. Biennial regular sessions of General Council; special sessions as called.
district councils. Right of self government. Subordinate in matters of doctrine and polity. Right of appeal. Requirements for affiliation:
- Accept tenets of A/G faith.
- Set standard of membership.
- Minimum active voting membership of 20.
- Adopt articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws.
- Adequate number of spiritually qualified individuals for offices defined.
- Make provision for credentialed minister in good standing.
- Willingness to contribute to A/G missions. Holy Communion - ANSOrdinance (symbolic, doesn't bring a special grace), not a sacrament (a visible sign and pledge of invisible grace). Bread and juice are emblems (symbols) of body and blood of Jesus. Replaces Jewish Passover, reminds us of daily need for Christ.
- Past - looks back at Jesus' death; reminds us that we share not only in His death but in His nature.
- Present - we unite with Him and with each other. "complete unity" (John 17:23)
- Future - looks forward to Christ's return, helps keep us steadfast and faithful "while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." (Titus 2:13)
Holy Spirit Baptism and Gifts - ANSThe baptism in the Spirit is a gift, not earned. For all people (Joel 2:28). The gift is the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Experience subsequent to salvation. The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts as He desires to believers who are filled with the Spirit. (THE 211, pp. 96-97). Gift of the Spirit is power. He came as the Gift and the Power. (Empowerment for service.) Gifts of the Spirit are means and power for service... Baptism is gateway into the manifold ministries of the Spirit called the gifts of the Spirit (Bible Doctrines). 1 Cor. 12:7-12 - wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, distinguishing between spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues... Image of God - ANSImage - We reflect something of the shape and image of God. Likeness - resemblance. Does NOT mean like God physically or that we're little gods. DOES mean:
- Moral likeness - God made man upright (Eccl. 7:29).
- Natural likeness - personal beings with spirit (God conscious, unregenerate before salvation) and soul (the self, the conscious life here and now - mind, emotions, will).
- Capacity for immortality.
Reliable anchor Initial Physical Evidence - ANSThe outward sign - speaking in tongues - that a person has been baptized in the Holy Spirit. Five cases in Acts where people baptized, all point to speaking in tongues. It is clear that early church leaders recognized tongues as the initial evidence. Inspiration of Scripture - ANSThe special act of the Holy Spirit by which He led the writers of Scripture to write the message that God gave them. (THE 211, ch 1) "...men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit." - 2 Peter 1: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness." - 2 Timothy 3: Breathed - spirit - wind, breath Is - present power for life All - it's all inspired Fallacies:
- partial inspiration - since humans wrote it, could contain mistakes; gives humans task of deciding; no, fully accept or reject.
- mechanical dictation - God took complete control; no, although Holy Spirit gave message, individual writers used own vocabulary, and their divergent personalities are clear. Holy Spirit helped them choose words so that they communicated his intent and message.
Justification - ANSGod's act of declaring and accepting a person as righteous in His sight. God pardons sinners who accept Christ and treats them as not guilty - just as if they had never sinned. (glossary, Bible Doctrines) God sees not our sin but His righteousness when He looks at us. He has removed our guilt and declared our innocence. (THE 211, p. 77) Membership in Secret Orders - ANSArticle IX, Section B-4 of Bylaws: Ours is a last-day message in preparation for the coming of the Lord (Matthew 24:14), leaving us no alternative but wholehearted devotion to the cause of spreading the gospel (Luke 9:62); and it is well known that the various secret orders require much valuable time and interest, thus diverting the servant of the Lord out of the way (Ephesians 5:16). The nature of such organizations demands secrecy (John 18:20; Acts 26:26) reinforced by religious oaths (Matthew 5:34) and strong attachment by binding obligations to persons who are for the most part unregenerated (2 Corinthians 6:14). The spirit, philosophy, and general influence of such secret orders aim at the improvement of the natural man only ( Corinthians 2:14; Colossians 2:8), thus wrongly channeling by incorrect interpretation important spiritual truths (2 Peter 3:16). Confidence in these secret orders and their teachings has always tended toward the embracing of a false hope of salvation through good works and improved moral service (Ephesians 2:8,9).
tobacco, alcohol, illegal or recreational drugs in any form, and involvement with pornography or gambling), Doctrinal position (agreement with the doctrinal position of the Assemblies of God as contained in the Statement of Fundamental Truths), Assemblies of God polity (satisfactory working knowledge of the principles, practices and purposes of the Fellowship, Commitment to the Fellowship (active loyalty to the constitutional agreements, a cooperative spirit, and a readiness to seek and receive the counsel of those in positions of authority). EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED: Successful completion of two years of study as a Biblical Studies or Ministry major at an Assemblies of God Institute/College or successful completion of the Global University Courses as required by the General Council. Mandatory screening, application, written exam, interview; marriage status acceptable, willingness to relinquish other credentials, be resident of district. Outpourings of the Spirit (accompanied by tongues) in Acts - ANS- Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)
- At Samaria (Acts 8:4-25) - specific signs not mentioned, but Simon the magician wanted to buy their abilities.
- At Saul's Conversion (Acts 9:17) - Ananias prayed Paul would "be filled with the Holy Spirit." No record of tongues then, but later Paul wrote, "I thank God that I speak in tongues more than you all" (1 Cor 14:18).
- At the House of Cornelius (Acts 10:44-46) - Peter preaching at centurion's home, Holy Spirit fell, which was recognized as such by believers present because "they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God."
- At Ephesus (Acts 19:1-7) - Paul in Ephesus during third missionary journey. Did you receive Holy Spirit when believed? Didn't know about it. Paul baptized them in water, then laid hands on them. "The Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied." Pentecost - ANS"Fiftieth," a name for the harvest feast which occurred fifty days after Passover. On first Pentecost after resurrection of Jesus, Holy Spirit poured out on 120 believers to empower them. Policies Regarding Divorce and Remarriage of Ministers - ANSWe disapprove of any married minister of the Assemblies of God holding credentials if either minister or spouse has a former spouse living unless the divorce occurred prior to conversion or for the scriptural causes of a former spouse's marital unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9), or the abandonment of the believer by the unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:10-15). (Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2, paragraphs j and k; Article VIII, Section 5, paragraph e.) Prophecy - ANSMeans "speaking for God" in a known language. Reveals the progress of the kingdom of God and puts the sinner under conviction by revealing the secrets of his or her heart (1 Cor. 14:24-25). Brings edification and encouragement to assembled believers (Acts 15:32).
