Summary of Credential Requirements
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  1. Certificate of Completion from AIHC School of Biblical Studies​
  2. Copy of Minister and/or Elder License
  3. Attend a seminar session on the Holy Ordinances, Religious Ceremonies, and/or Altar Workers' Guild
  4. Recommendation for ordination from your pastor who must be a member of AIHC.  Pastor must have known the candidate for no less than twelve months. Pastor must submit the official recommendation form.  The form can be submitted online or downloaded to be completed and submitted to the Administration office.
  5. Must be no less than eighteen years of age.
  6. Must preach no less than three sermons. One of the sermons must be preached before the credentials committee. Sermon verification forms are used to verify the messages presented by the candidate.  The forms can be submitted online or downloaded to be completed and submitted to the Administration office.
  7. Must complete and submit a ministry portfolio to the credential's board for review.
  8. Must remain under the leadership of the recommending pastor for a period of twelve months.
  9. Must acquire ceremonial vestments (You are not properly ordained or licensed unto you have your vestments)
  10. Must be approved by a majority of the members of the Examining Board present and voting.
  11. Must complete a background check and sexual harassment training.

*Please note:  An applicant is not fully vested as an ordained minister or licensed evangelist through AIHC unless and until he or she receives the Certificate of Ordination/Licensure signed by the President of the Association.


AIHC School of Biblical Studies
1519 South Lauderdale St.
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Phone # (901) 239-2442
Fax# (901) 207-7570
Email:  [email protected]
www.aihcschools.org




AIHC School of Biblical Studies takes pride in preparing our students to share the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the world.  Galatians 3:28 states, "There is neither Greek nor Jew, bond nor free, male nor female, for ye all one in Christ Jesus."  All applicants are welcome to apply for admission at AIHC School of Biblical Studies regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, or sex.  All applicants are given  the rights and privileges generally made available to students at AIHC School of Biblical Studies.
AIHC School of Biblical Studies is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

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