The Assemblies of God offers three different levels of credentials to those who are called of God into a life of ministry and service.

Certificate of Ministry
This level is for efficient helpers in gospel work who devote a part of their time to Christian service.

License
There are two different types of credentials at the License level:  Preaching and Specialized:

1. License to Preach:  for those who give clear evidence of a divine call and whose desire is to devote their lives to preaching the full gospel.
2. Specialized Ministries License:  for those whose evident purpose is to devote their time to a specialized ministry, such as Christian education, music or other full-time ministry.

Ordination
This level is for those who give proof of their call and whose mature ministry qualifies them for a wide range of leadership responsibilities in full-time gospel ministries.  Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and have held a license to preach and been in full-time ministry for two full consecutive years immediately prior to ordination.