Holding credentials through the International Ministry Network of Churches (IMNC) affirms your call and empowers you to serve your community with confidence. Whether you’re preaching on Sundays, teaching the Word, officiating weddings and funerals, or sitting bedside in a hospital room, your credentials give you both the authority and support to walk fully in your calling.
Credentialed ministers with IMNC join a global network of friends in ministry. You’ll receive access to our Minister Care and Counseling Network, online and in-person gatherings, ongoing training opportunities, and a community of leaders who are committed to loving God and neighbors.
We offer three credentialing pathways:
Licensing
This entry-level credential is ideal for individuals actively serving in ministry who are developing their pastoral identity and leadership. Licensed ministers are empowered to preach, teach, and begin the journey of pastoral leadership within a supportive network.
- Application Fee
- Yearly Membership
Ordination
Ordination is for ministers who have demonstrated a mature calling and commitment to pastoral leadership and at least two years in active ministry. This credential recognizes those who are leading churches, ministries, or nonprofit organizations, and provides full ministerial rights, including officiating weddings, leading funerals, and offering pastoral care in all settings.
- Application Fee
- Yearly Membership
IMNC Partners
Not everyone needs new credentials—but many still long for community. IMNC Partners is designed for friends in ministry who are already credentialed through another network but want to walk alongside us. Partners gain access to our pastoral resources, gatherings, and leadership support without the need for dual credentialing.
