The Church of God (Seventh Day) is committed to raising up faithful, equipped pastors to serve the body of Christ. During the upcoming General Conference Convention, a special meeting will be held for students and potential students studying pastoral ministry through Artios Christian College, as well as those wanting to advance to license or credentials. This gathering is a valuable opportunity to connect, encourage, and outline the next steps toward pastoral ministry within our church.
One of the key areas we will discuss is the process by which pastoral candidates are evaluated and affirmed in the ministry. In the Church of God (Seventh Day), this important responsibility is handled by the License and Credentials Committee (L&CC). This committee ensures that candidates meet both the biblical and organizational standards necessary for a local pastor certificate, license, or credentials.
The meeting will also walk students through the formal requirements for pastoral ministry. These include completing appropriate theological education, demonstrating character and leadership in a local congregation, securing pastoral mentoring, and fulfilling the experiential and doctrinal standards outlined by the Church. A clear path will be presented, helping students understand each stage of preparation — from initial education to the application for licensing and credentials.
The goal is to support future pastors not only in their studies but also in their spiritual development and readiness to serve. We invite all interested students, current ministerial workers, and those considering a calling to pastoral work to attend. Together, we will explore how God is preparing leaders for His church and how we can walk faithfully in that calling.
We are excited to see how the Spirit is moving among the next generation of leaders and excited to partner with each of you in answering God’s call.
— Stephen J. Kyner
L&C Committee Chairman
