Approval for Ministry
The approval for ministry process is a necessary requirement prior to placement in ministry in The Alliance Canada for all persons serving 15 hours per week or more in a paid local church ministry role. Local church ministry is defined in The Alliance Canada Manual as having “a primary focus on meeting the spiritual needs of people and/or providing church leadership.”
Churches who are in a hiring process and are having preliminary conversations with candidates (who are not currently licensed with The Alliance Canada) can initiate
the approval for ministry process. Candidates who want to be considered for positions in the Alliance can also inquire with the district office. Importantly, successful completion of the approval for ministry process is a prerequisite to (or requirement of) ministry employment.
This means that no church can extend an offer of employment for a ministry position until the applicant has completed the approval for ministry process.
Requirements for approval for ministry include:
- Foundational working knowledge of the Bible and biblical theology
- References testifying to a display of godly character and a consistent Christian lifestyle
- A keen sense of mission
- Full agreement with the doctrines and teachings of The Alliance Canada
- Completion of the application package
- A successful interview with the District Licensing Committee (DLC)
Once all completed application materials are received from the applicant, an interview will be scheduled with members of the DLC.
Email: Rev. Chris Smith, Assistant District Superintendent or call him: 306-586-3549
Licensing Committee Dates for 2025
September 4, 2025 – in Brandon – McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church (all documents from licensing candidates have to be received by: Noon, August 21/2025)
October 7, 2025 – in Regina at the District Ministry Centre (all documents from licensing candidates have to be received by: Noon, September 23/2025)
November 25, 2025 – in Saskatoon – Lawson Heights Alliance Church (all documents from licensing candidates have to be received by: Noon, November 10/2025)
