The Ministerial Credential Program is designed to be a 3-year self-study program. Year 1 (Units MCP 1.01 – 1.12) are required to obtain a Minister’s License. Years 2 & 3 (Units MCP 2.01 – 2.11 & 3.01 – 3.10) are required to obtain a Certificate of Ordination. A Licensed Minister must hold their credentials in good standing for 2 years & they must complete Years 2 & 3 of the MCP, before they are eligible for Ordination.
The books for each Unit can be ordered from LifeSprings Resources (800-541-1376) http://lifespringsresources.com.****
A list of the books required for each unit, along with the LifeSprings item number is listed on the next page for your convenience. The tests are sent out from the conference office, so once the candidate has completed a section or several sections, depending on how they wished to do it, they would contact Elizabeth at the conference office (407-880-0241) [email protected] and the tests will be sent to them via email or USPS. Once completed the tests are to be returned to the conference office. Upon receipt of the completed tests, they will be graded and a copy sent back to the candidate.
| UNIT | LIFESPRINGS ITEM NUMBER | REQUIRED READING |
| MCP 1.01: Knowing & Studying the Bible | 2101735 4602055 | How to Study the Bible Kay Arthur What the Bible is All About Henrietta Mears |
| MCP 1.02: Articles of Faith & Government | 2101998 2109013 | Light for the Journey A.D. Beacham IPHC Manual |
| MCP 1.03: Effective Christian Outreach | 2105002 4602025 | Becoming a Contagious Christian Bill Hybels & Mark Mittelberg The Master Plan of Evangelism Robert E. Coleman |
| MCP 1.04: Pentecostal History | 2155502 | The Century of the Holy Spirit: 100 Years of Pentecostal & Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001 Vinson Synan |
| MCP 1.05: Theology I | 2102050 4602020 | The Beauty of the Balance Dr. Terry Tramel Scriptural Holiness Noel Brooks |
| MCP 1.06: Character | 2104104 | Character Matters Mark Rutland |
| MCP 1.07: Spiritual Formation-Pastoral Ministry | 2100277 | Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life Donald S. Whitney |
| MCP 1.08: Leadership I | 2109187 | Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda Henry T. & Richard Blackaby |
| MCP 1.09: Prayer Life | 2106784 | The Spirit Helps Us Pray R. L. Brandt |
| MCP 1.10: Pastoral/Evangelistic Module – Homiletics 1 | 2105142 | Communicating for a Change Andy Stanley & Lane Jones |
| MCP 1.11: Pastoral Care/Counseling | 2102253 | Quick Reference Guide Biblical Counseling Dr. Tim Clinton & Dr. Ron Hawkins |
| MCP 1.12: Pastoral Ministry | 460297x | The Power of the Call Henry T. Blackaby & Henry Brandt |
| MCP 2.01: Genesis | 2104617 2101700 | Holman Old testament Commentary on Genesis Stephen J. Bramer & Kenneth Gangel Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E. Beyer |
| MCP 2.02: Acts | 2151393 2109645 | Acts Commentary Stanley M. Horton Encountering the New Testament: A Historical & Theological Survey Walter A. Elwell & Robert W. Yarbrough |
| MCP 2.03: The Life of Christ | 2104518 | Our Awesome Lord Frank G. Tunstall |
| MCP 2.04: Revitalizing Churches | 2101708 | Thriving Churches in the Twenty-First Century: 10 Life-Giving Systems for Vibrant Ministry Gary L. McIntosh & R. Daniel Reeves |
| MCP 2.05: Homiletics 2 | 2106268 | Homiletical Handbook Donald L. Hamilton |
| MCP 2.06: Introduction to World Missions | 2106485 | Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey A. Scott Moreau & Gary R. Corwin |
| MCP 2.07: Pastoral Ministry | 2107612 | Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry Stan Toler |
| MCP 2.08: Family Ministry | 2101832 2102082 | Things I Wish I Had Known Before We Got Married Gary Chapman Financial Peace Revisited Dave Ramsey |
| MCP 2.09: Spiritual Gifts | 4601010 2105997 | Spiritual Gifts: Ministries & Manifestations B. E. Underwood Receiving The Promise Of The Father Garnet E. Pike |
| MCP 2.10: Theology 2 | 2109603 2104820 | Christian Doctrine: A Pentecostal Perspective V. 1 French L. Arrington & Dr. Daniel Black Christian Doctrine: A Pentecostal Perspective V. 2 French L. Arrington & Dr. Daniel Black |
| MCP 2.11: Principles of Teaching | 4552020 | Teaching to Changes Lives Dr. Howard Hendricks |
| MCP 3.01: Isaiah | 2103157 | Be Comforted Warren W. Wiersbe |
| MCP 3.02: Romans | 2109429 | Spirit-Filled Life New Testament Commentary : Romans David P. Seemuth |
| MCP 3.03: I & II Corinthians | 2108535 | I & II Corinthians Stanley M. Horton |
| MCP 3.04: Church Planting | 2103707 | Planting Missional Churches Ed Stetzer |
| MCP 3.05: Understanding Our Culture | 2100372 | The Christian Combat Manual Dan Story |
| MCP 3.06: Church Administration | 2103771 2154768 | Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry Robert B. Welch Roberts Rules in Plain English Doris Zimmerman |
| MCP 3.07: Church History | 2106316 | Church History in Plain Language Bruce L. Shelley |
| MCP 3.08: Relational Leadership | 2107449 2103253 | Relational Leadership Walter C. Wright The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World Alan Roxburgh & Fred Romanuk |
| MCP 3.09: Christian Ethics | 4603202 | Ministerial Ethics: A Guide For Spirit-Filled Leaders T. Burton Pierce & Stanley M. Horton |
| MCP 3.10: Theology 3 | 2108204 | Christian Doctrine: A Pentecostal Perspective V. 3 French L. Arrington & Dr. Daniel Black Scriptural Holiness Noel Brooks |
** Note: If already completed or enrolled prior to licensing, an equivalent course of study may be accepted on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Bishop. Please contact the Conference office (407-880-0241) for details.
**** Note: The candidate is permitted to purchase the books individually from Amazon or any other retailer they choose in order to keep their cost as low as possible.