Licensing
Completion of the licensing 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 licensing process with their chosen candidate. Candidates themselves, who want to be considered for positions in the Alliance Canada, can also inquire with the district office. Importantly, successful completion of the licensing process is a prerequisite to (or requirement of) ministry employment.
This means no church can extend an offer of employment for a ministry position until the applicant has completed the licensing process.
Requirements for licensing 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 licensing materials are completed, an interview will be scheduled with members of the DLC.
Questions? Email: Rev. Chris Smith, Assistant District Superintendent or call him: 306-586-3549
Licensing Committee interview dates for 2026
March 3, 2026 – District Ministry Centre, Regina (deadline to receive all documents from licensing candidates: Noon, February 3/2026)
May 5, 2026 – location TBD, Saskatoon (deadline to receive all documents from licensing candidates: Noon, April 7/2026)
August 10, 2026 – Prairie Alliance Church, Portage La Prairie (deadline to receive all documents from licensing candidates: Noon, July 14/2026)
October 6, 2026 – District Ministry Centre, Regina (deadline to receive all documents from licensing candidates: Noon, September 8/2026)
November 17, 2026 – location TBD, Saskatoon (all documents from licensing candidates have to be received by: Noon, October 20/2026)
