Educational Qualifications
Must hold a Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent degree from an accredited seminary or university.
Must have a recognized ministry ordination through American Baptist Churches/USA or meet standards to go through an ordination recognition process.
Personal and Professional Lifelong Learning:
Show evidence of personal growth and spiritual development through various forms of continuing education (e.g., workshops, conferences, and reading) and the general community at large.
Show evidence of cooperative ministry within and outside of the local congregation and in partnership with denominational or other ministry organizations.