Foreign Division Membership Application

Apply for Foreign Division Membership.

For individual ministers in a country where AEGA already operates a foreign division. Apply to join the division under the local director's covering and AEGA's broader Spirit-filled fellowship. Most applications reach a decision in three to five weeks once the full file is received.

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60+

Countries Served

3-5 wks

Typical Review

Since 1976

International Reach

3,000+

Credentialed Ministers

What This Application Covers

Credentialed membership in an existing AEGA foreign division.

The AEGA foreign division membership application is for individual ministers in a country where AEGA already operates an organized foreign division. The application requests credentialed membership in that division, AEGA ministerial credentialing, and the relational covering of the division director along with AEGA headquarters. AEGA is not a denomination. The minister remains autonomous in local ministry.

Ministerial Apprentice.

Entry-tier credential with a formation period under a covering pastor. For ministers in formation on a clear licensing track. Ministerial Apprentice →

Vocational-tier credential for staff ministers in defined ministry roles. Youth, worship, missions, associate. Christian Worker →

Christian Worker.

Full ministerial authority to preach, officiate, baptize, and serve Communion. The standard pastoral credential. Licensed Minister →

Licensed Minister.

The highest credential AEGA issues. Required for chaplaincy endorsement and AEGA endorsing-minister roles. Ordained Minister →

Ordained Minister.

What You Will Need to Apply

Required for a complete membership file.

Standard credential application information. Personal information, doctrinal statement, ministry essay, ministry context, and tier (Ministerial Apprentice, Christian Worker, Licensed Minister, or Ordained Minister).

Division-specific references. Two references from credentialed ministers within the AEGA foreign division you are joining, or pastoral leaders the division director recognizes.

Country-level documentation. National identity reference, local-ministry registration, or country-specific pastoral credential. Requirements vary by country.

Endorsement from the division director. Most divisions request an introductory conversation with the director before submission. The International Office will arrange one if needed.

Sending pastor or covering reference. A letter from your senior pastor or pastoral covering affirming your call, standing, and the congregation's support of AEGA credentialing.

Photograph and biography. A current photograph and a one hundred to two hundred-word ministry biography. Used on the credential certificate and in the division directory.

Foreign Division Membership Application

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The form below routes to the AEGA International Office and is forwarded to your country's foreign division director. Plan on twenty to thirty minutes to complete the first pass. Save and return is supported.

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  • (There is no charge for Covenant Members to take a course(s), however, Associate members are charged a small fee of $35 to cover books shipping & handling)

  • THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED WHEN APPLYING FOR LICENSED/ORDAINED STATUS ONLY

  • MAIL COPY OF PREVIOUSLY HELD CREDENTIALS

  • Please note that the AEGA National Director/Bishop in their country will contact you about submitting your fees.

  • Definition of Covenant & Associate Minister


    NOTICE: No Application Fee Required if applying for Covenant Member. Fill out application form, hit the submit button, and mail all additional materials. If applying for Associate Member, you can submit fee after you hit Submit Button below.
    *No fees are refundable for any reason.
    PLEASE MAIL CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER PHOTO I.D. (With photo taken within the past four years.)
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  • PLEASE STATE YOUR DOCTRINAL VIEWS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • APPLICANTS SHOULD READ THIS CAREFULLY: FINAL CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANT: **YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE MISSING** PLEASE BE SURE TO MAIL THE FOLLOWING TO OUR OFFICE: 1. Letters of recommendation. (Two letters must be submitted. One should be from your current pastor and one from someone who has known you for at least two (2) years and who can attest to your consistent Christian character). If you are pastoring or do not have a current pastor for any reason, a letter may be submitted by another Christian minister in place of the one by your pastor. 2. Applicant's picture. 3. Membership fee. 4. Educational Records (Do not send originals as they cannot be returned; send copies only.) 5. Copies of previously held credentials. 6. Examination (if required for the ministerial level applied for).
  • All the materials listed above should be scanned and e-mailed or faxed to:
    AEGA Ministries International Foreign Affairs Division info@aega.org FAX: 1-318-345-0350
    OR mail to:
    2149 Hwy 139 Monroe, Louisiana 71203 318-345-1777
  • I hereby declare each of the statements given on the above page and foregoing pages to be true and correct, and I pledge to abide by all promises and statements contained therein. NOTE: By hitting "submit" below, you are performing an electronic signature. This is the same as signing your name to a hard copy of this document in person and is legal and binding.

How the Review Works

From application to division membership.

01

Submit the application

Complete the form with credential application data, division references, country documentation, sending pastor letter, and biography. The International Office acknowledges receipt within five business days and forwards the file to the division director.

02

Division director review

The foreign division director reads the file, contacts your division references, and confirms your standing within the country. Most directors hold a video conversation with the applying minister at this stage.

03

AEGA credential review

AEGA's Board of Examiners reviews the standard credential application (doctrinal statement, ministry essay, references, tier requested) in parallel with the division director's local review.

04

Membership and credential issued

AEGA issues the credential at the approved tier and the foreign division director welcomes the minister into the division. Membership is annually renewable. Ongoing covering runs through the division director with AEGA headquarters in support.

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Frequently Asked

Foreign division membership, answered.

How long does foreign division membership take?

Once your full file is received, most applications complete in three to five weeks. The review runs in parallel between the foreign division director (local references, country fit) and the AEGA Board of Examiners (credential application, doctrinal review). Files that arrive incomplete or that require additional country-specific documentation extend the timeline.

How is foreign division membership different from foreign affiliation?

Foreign division membership is for individual ministers joining an existing AEGA division in their country. Foreign affiliation is for ministers, ministries, or networks applying as the initial affiliating party. If AEGA already has an organized division in your country, you apply for division membership. If not, your application opens the conversation about establishing affiliation directly under AEGA headquarters.

Which AEGA credential tier should I apply for?

The tier depends on your current ministry role and experience. Ministerial Apprentice is the entry tier for ministers in training. Christian Worker is for vocational staff ministers. Licensed Minister is full ministerial authority for pastors of autonomous congregations. Ordained Minister is the highest credentialing tier, required for chaplaincy endorsement.

Does my country have an active AEGA foreign division?

AEGA serves credentialed ministers in more than sixty countries, but not every country yet has an organized division with a sitting director. If your country has an active division, this membership pathway applies. If not, the International Office will route your application to foreign affiliation and start the conversation about establishing a presence. Contact AEGA at 1-800-842-5176 if unsure.

Does AEGA control my local ministry after I become a member?

No. AEGA is not a denomination. Credentialed members remain autonomous in local ministry, governance, and finances. The foreign division director provides relational covering, accountability when needed, and the connecting tissue between the local minister and AEGA's broader fellowship. Covering, not control.

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Three to five weeks of review. Covering through your country's division director and AEGA headquarters. A Spirit-filled fellowship of ministers in more than sixty countries since 1976.

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