I am excited you are considering applying for ministerial credentials with the PennDel Ministry Network! Our team wants to provide you with the information you need and answer any questions you may have regarding this process. I would be delighted to have a conversation with you as you pursue God’s call to ministry. Additionally, Janice Garman, our credentials specialist, is available to assist you. Feel free to connect with me at Jeff@penndel.org. Janice may be contacted at jgarman@penndel.org. Our office phone is 717-795-5921 – we welcome your calls!

Steps to Credentials

STEP 1: Review the Basic Qualifications to see if you have achieved these requirements
STEP 2: Contact jgarman@penndel.org to request application materials
STEP 3: Submit completed application materials for review
STEP 4: Schedule & successfully complete credential exam
STEP 5: Schedule interview – interviews held annually each January, March, and September
STEP 6: Approved application is submitted to the General Council
STEP 7: Credential is forwarded to the applicant

Total anticipated timeframe is approximately 3-9 months, depending on completed application materials submittal and credential interview dates.