ALJC Ministerial Application

APPLICATION WELCOME & INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO APPLICATION!

This is a digital application designed to ensure that all required information & forms are completed BEFORE submission.

You should gather together all the information that you will be required to submit in this Application before beginning.

You will be asked for detailed personal information and ministry experience and status information. This information will include:

The dates of yours and your spouse’s personal conversions

Date of birth for you and your spouse

Yours and your spouses social security numbers

Year you were married

Family status and children

Any divorce and remarriage information and decrees

Your secular and ministerial education and experience information

Any prior organization licensing information

Doctrinal and personal convictions

Financial and legal status including any bankruptcy information

If applicable, any current or past criminal misdemeanor or felony history, including convictions, sentencing, closure or current status.

You will also need to provide credit references, and in the event you have not established credit, you will need to provide personal references.

If you are not currently a Pastor, you must obtain your Pastor’s approval and signature in this form.

NOTE: ALJC may conduct Social Security Traces and does perform criminal background checks on every new applicant and upgrade.

If you have not already done so, please begin the application process by reading our Articles of Faith and ALJC Constitution.

https://aljc.org/resources/aljc-constitution.pdf
IMPORTANT!

It is best to complete this form in one session. It should take no longer than 45-60 minutes for the average applicant to complete. If you must stop before completion, you cannot 'save' the form to your computer as it is on a cloud based server. However, it will be automatically saved in your browser for up to 30 days. So when you access it via the form link again, you can pick-up where you left off. Again, to be clear, you must access it via the same computer or device & browser that you began the process on to proceed with your saved data.

ALL fields designated with a RED * asterisk must be completed. Where a required question is not applicable to you, you must check the 'Not Applicable' field.

You will not be able to progress to the next page of the form if all fields on that page are not completed. The form will notify you and direct you to the incomplete field(s) on that page.

After this Application is submitted, you will be directed to the Life Insurance Application, which is also required and should be completed immediately and submitted so that it becomes associated with your Ministerial Application.

Finally, once these applications are completed, you have the ability to print a copy of each for your records by hitting the 'PRINT' BUTTON BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.

IF YOU HAVE READ THE PRECEDING AND ARE NOW PREPARED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, HIT NEXT.
IMPORTANT! Have you or your spouse had a remarriage after conversion?*
YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE COMPLETING MINISTERIAL APPLICATION.

Do I Qualify?

Membership & License Upgrade Application
All previous versions of this application are obsolete and will not be accepted for new applicants or upgrades.

FORM APP-001 (Revised 10/25/2017)
Select the type of License or Upgrade you are applying for. If upgrading, also select the License you are requesting:*

GeneralLocalCredentialsUpgrade
Has there been a Divorce or Remarriage since your last licensing?

NoYes
DISTRICT Of YOUR RESIDENCE*
See Drop Down Menu

IDENTIFICATION
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Gender*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Cell Phone #*
Alternate Phone
Type of Phone
See Drop Down Menu
Personal Email Address*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Age*
US Citizen?*
ITIN #
Social Security #*
Are you legally residing in the U.S.?*
Brief Explanation*
APPLICANT PERSONAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE
Do you believe and practice the Apostolic Doctrines of water baptism in Jesus' name, the infilling of the Holy Ghost as evidenced by speaking in tongues, and living a fully consecrated life and lifestyle, as outlined in the ALJC Articles of Faith? (Acts 2:38; 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6)*
Date you were baptized in water by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, according to Acts 2:38? (If necessary approximate month & day)*

MonthDayYear
Date you received the baptism of the Holy Ghost as evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Spirit gave the utterance? (If necessary approximate month & day)*

MonthDayYear
MARITAL STATUS
I Am Currently*
Number of Children?*

APPLICANT
Have you ever been Divorced?*

Applicant Divorce Related Questions
IMPORTANT!

A complete copy of ALL divorce decrees must be mailed to ALJC headquarters, or uploaded with this application. No license will be processed without this required information.
Were any divorces after your conversion?*
Date of 1st Divorce

MonthDayYear
Date of 2nd Divorce

MonthDayYear
Date of 3rd Divorce

MonthDayYear
Have you ever been remarried?*
How many times?*
Were any remarriages after your conversion?*
Date of 1st remarriage

MonthDayYear
Date of 2nd remarriage

MonthDayYear
Are you willing for the District/Headquarters office to verify the above information?*
Are you uploading these docs to attach to this application or mailing under separate cover? *
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ALJC HQ

PO Box 22366

Memphis, TN 38122-0366
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SPOUSE
Have you ever been divorced?*

Spouse Divorce Related Questions
Were any divorces after your conversion?*
Date of 1st Divorce

MonthDayYear
Date of 2nd Divorce

MonthDayYear
Date of 3rd Divorce

MonthDayYear
Have you ever been remarried?*
How many times?*
Were any remarriages after your conversion?*
Date of 1st remarriage

MonthDayYear
Date of 2nd remarriage

MonthDayYear
Are you willing for the District/Headquarters office to verify the above information?*
Are you uploading these docs to attach to this application or mailing under separate cover? *
A COMPLETE COPY OF ALL DIVORCE DECREES MUST BE ATTACHED (IF MAILING) OR UPLOADED WITH THIS APPLICATION. NO LICENSE WILL BE PROCESSED AT HEADQUARTERS WITHOUT THIS REQUIRED INFORMATION.
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ALJC HQ

PO Box 22366

Memphis, TN 38122-0366
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APPLICANT EDUCATION
What is the extent of your primary (K-12) & college/technical education, including apprenticeship(s) and/or degree(s)?*
What is the extent of your ministerial education-formal/informal-apprenticeships/degrees?*
Average number of times per month you currently minister within your calling? *
Number of years of active ministerial experience?*

MINISTERIAL STATUS
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ District that approved your application for Local License?*
Check here if Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Date Local License issued?*

MonthDayYear
Check here if Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ District that approved your application for General License?*
Check here if Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Date General License issued?*

MonthDayYear
Check here if Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Have you been ordained?*
Date of Ordination?

MonthDayYear
By Whom?
Ordination prior to or as a part of your Credentials application is required for Credentials License.
Have you read the Articles of Faith as set forth in the Constitution of the Assemblies of The Lord Jesus Christ?*
Download or Print-out

ALJC Articles of Faith
Do you agree with them?*
Please note exceptions:
What is your present ministry?*
If 'Other' - Give brief explanation:
If serving under another minister as a member or assistant, provide Pastor's name and name of church. Also, organization affiliation if not ALJC.
Review the areas of your ministry experience, including; Home Bible studies, Pulpit experience, Teaching ministry, Music, Evangelism, etc.*
Will you abide by the ALJC By-Laws and regulations?*
Will you cooperate with the District in which you reside?*
Have you previously held license with the ALJC?*
If so, why did you discontinue your fellowship with the ALJC?*
Have you ever been denied license with the ALJC?*
In what District?
Why was your application denied?*
Have you ever been refused license or credentials with any other ministerial organization?*
If 'yes', explain why, by whom and when:*
Have you ever held license with any other ministerial organization?*
If 'yes', state what organization and why you're no longer a member:*
Was any previous ministerial license surrendered by you or withdrawn by a former organization while your conduct was under question?*
If 'yes', provide a DETAILED written explanation:*
Are you a member of a Masonic Lodge or any Secret Society where members are bound by an oath?*
If you have a secular job, provide the following information:
Type of work?
Name of Employer:
Work phone #:

DOCTRINAL AND OTHER CONVICTIONS
Do you believe in, teach, and practice paying of tithes into the work of the Lord, and are you presently faithful to your local church in tithes, offerings and attendance?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you observe the first day of the week (Sunday) as the primary day of worship?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe in and practice observing the Lord's Supper and foot-washing, literally?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe that the eternal salvation of humanity depends upon repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, the infilling of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and obedience to the gospel during this present life and age?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
The 'Doctrine of Unconditional Eternal Security' (once saved, always saved) is a FALSE doctrine. Do you agree and do you teach that it is a false doctrine?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe in a literal Millennium?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe in and teach the biblical principles of a literal heaven and a catching away of the saints as taught in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 and John 14:1-4, and embraced by this organization?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe in the eternal punishment of the wicked?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe and teach that it is the duty of all saints to show respect toward, and be obedient to all lawful requirements of civil governments that are not contrary to the Word of God?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Are you endeavoring to measure up to the scriptural qualifications as given in 1 Timothy 3:1-13?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe the Bible condemns all forms of intimate sexual activity outside of the bonds of marriage between a man and a woman, including any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, fornication, adultery, pedophilia, and pornography? *
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe and teach the biblical principles taught in Deuteronomy 22:5, and embraced by this organization, that it is contrary to the Word of God for a woman to wear that which pertains to a man (such as pants or slacks) and for a man to wear a woman's garments?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe and teach the biblical principles taught in 1 Corinthians 11:3-16, and embraced by this organization, that a woman's hair should remain uncut and that it is a shame for a man to have long hair?*
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*
Do you believe in modesty, as taught by this organization, that men and women should cover their bosom, arm pits, and knees, including not wearing short pants, also referred to as shorts? *
Give Brief Explanation of your Disagreement*

FINANCIAL AND LEGAL STATUS
Have you ever declared bankruptcy?*
Date completed & closed?*

MonthDayYear
Provide explanation:*
Do you consent to an investigation of your financial history, if deemed necessary by the District Board?*
Are you living within your monthly income?*
Are you current with all your monthly obligations?*
Are you willing to, and do you agree to cooperate with the District financial plan?*
GIVE 3 CREDIT REFERENCES WITH PHONE NUMBERS:*
Must be credit references, not personal references

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING ANSWERS MUST INCLUDE DETAILS & CONDITIONS OF ANY PLEA BARGAIN, PLEA OF NO CONTEST, JUDICIAL DIVERSION, ETC.
Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to child abuse or a crime involving actual or attempted sexual molestation of a minor?*
GIVE A DETAILED EXPLANATION of conviction charges, sentence and date completed: (*If you have pertinent documents, upload below)*
Have you ever been tried and/or convicted in a criminal or ecclesiastical court for any sexual misconduct or molestation charge?*
GIVE A DETAILED EXPLANATION of conviction charges, sentence and date completed: (*If you have pertinent documents, upload below) *
Have you ever been tried and/or convicted in a criminal or ecclesiastical court?*
GIVE A DETAILED EXPLANATION of conviction charges, sentence and date completed: (*If you have pertinent documents, upload below)*
Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a crime or civil judgment, other than traffic violations?*
GIVE A DETAILED EXPLANATION of conviction charges, sentence and date completed: (*If you have pertinent documents, upload below)*
Are you currently under indictment for any felony, or are there any felony charges pending against you?*
GIVE A DETAILED EXPLANATION of conviction charges, sentence and date completed: (*If you have pertinent documents, upload below)*
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COMMITMENT
Will you abide by the Articles of Faith, by-laws and policies of this Organization as stated in the General Constitution of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ?*
Do you understand that willfully submitting false information on this application will be cause for revocation of license and membership by the District Board and/or General Board?*
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
The confidentiality of statements concerning membership applications must be held in sacred trust by all General officers, District officers and all others having official access to this application or member files. Violation of this trust may result in disciplinary action or civil liabilities. However, it is equally important that General Officers and/or District Superintendents communicate relevant information about members to other District officials who have a need to know. Examples of such communication are members transferring to other districts and information concerning a member who is a candidate to pastor a church. Failure to disclose information may result in legal responsibilities. If an application is not approved for membership/license, the district board may, upon the applicant’s request, disclose the nature of the information it has obtained about the applicant.

LIMITED DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
I,*
Applicant's Full Name
,in consideration of my receiving ministerial credentials from the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, do hereby authorize the District Superintendent or his designee, at his sole discretion, to release to any general official, or local church official who has a need to know any information concerning my conduct and cooperation in the organization. Information may be released on the initiative of the District Superintendent or in response to an inquiry. I also hereby release the above officials, national headquarters, and all national officials from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me on account of their disclosure of information authorized by this agreement.

I expressly agree that this release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law and that if any portion is held to be invalid, I agree that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. This release contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and the terms of this release are contractual and not a mere recital.

I further agree that this limited disclosure agreement shall remain in legal force and effect as long as I remain a member of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and thereafter.

I further state that I have read the foregoing release and know the contents thereof and I sign this release as my own free act. This is a legally binding agreement which I have read and understand.
By selecting the 'I Accept' button, you are agreeing that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this document.

I Accept
Date

MonthDayYear
Applicant's eSignature*
Your physical signature if your device allows it

APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND COMPLIANCE
ALJC Code of Conduct Link
I, the undersigned, do attest to the fact that I have read and understand the MINISTERIAL CODE OF CONDUCT, an official publication of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ. I also understand the essence and purpose for this acknowledgement is that in signing I agree to comply with the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Articles of Faith, it’s Constitution, by-laws, it’s Judicial Procedure, and such policies and procedures put in place by the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Membership, General Board and Executive Board. I further understand that any falsification of information, untrue or misleading statements on this application or in any accompanying information required to be supplied with this application, upon discovery, shall be grounds for immediate termination of membership, without recourse.

A criminal background check performed in accordance with the Federal Credit Reporting Act will be performed by the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ on all new and upgrading applicants.

I acknowledge and understand that the due date for all Membership Dues is the first (1st) day of each month and that additional months’ dues may be paid in advance.

I acknowledge and understand that I become INELIGIBLE for any Benevolent benefit or Life insurance benefit I qualify for, if my dues become more than 30 days in arrears. (Ref: ALJC General Constitution, Article XX, Section 2. Conditions of Eligibility, Paragraph 1.)

I acknowledge and understand that National dues are not considered paid until they are received at headquarters. (Ref: ALJC General Constitution, Article VIII, Section 4, Paragraph 4.)

I acknowledge and understand that the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ believes that people are created by God in His image as male or female. The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ subscribes to the historical and orthodox Biblical view of marriage as the covenantal union before God of one man and one woman for life, which may be properly dissolved only in limited circumstances as set forth in the Bible. (Matthew 19)

Additionally, since procreation is one of the primary purposes of God’s design for sex, the Bible teaches that sex is reserved for marriage and that premarital or extramarital sexual behavior (whether homosexual or heterosexual) is sinful. We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including fornication, adultery, homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography, and attempting to change one’s biological gender or otherwise acting upon any disagreement with one’s biological gender) or advocacy of sexual immorality is sinful and offensive to God.

Although God’s grace is sufficient to cover and bring restoration from any sin, violation of God’s design for marriage and human sexuality (including gender identity) causes tremendous harm and long-term consequences to the persons involved and to our society as a whole.

We believe that in order to preserve the mission and integrity of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, all members shall agree to and abide by this policy on marriage and human sexuality. Therefore every minister holding license with Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, and every volunteer or paid employee working for the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, is to adhere to the Biblical standard of abstaining from sex outside of marriage, and no behavior or advocacy of the homosexual, transgender, or other alternative lifestyles will be permitted.

This statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, and is the sole and final source of all that we believe.

For matters regarding faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline within the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, the General Board of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ is the final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.

“Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery” (Matthew 5:32; 19:9).

In order to lift a higher standard in the ministry, no minister shall be accepted in this organization who has married for the second time after his conversion, unless the first marriage was terminated by a death, or if he/she is determined to be the innocent party in the divorce. See General Constitution Article VIII, Section 5.
Applicant, by selecting the 'I Accept' button, you are agreeing that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this document.

I Accept
Date

MonthDayYear
Applicant's eSignature*
Your physical signature if your device allows it
Are you Currently a Pastor?*

NoYes

End Pastor Church Info
You have now completed this primary Ministerial Application. When you hit the Submit button, you will receive an email confirming your application submission. Also, you will be redirected to the Life Insurance Application that must be completed and submitted also.

NOTE: If you have not replied to all required fields in this form (designated with a red asteric *) the form will not Submit, but will take you to the field(s) that have an issue. These must be completed before the form will send.
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Membership & License Upgrade Application