RMIMA provides ministerial credentials for qualified individuals called to full-time ministry. Licensing and Ordination are separate credentials with their own requirements.
RMIMA Licensing: Who It’s For
Licensing is for qualified individuals actively serving in full-time ministry who desire to receive ministerial credentials and endorsement through RMIMA.
Licensing Requirements
Applicants for Licensing must:
- ✦Be actively serving in full-time ministry
- ✦Have successfully completed a minimum of one year of Bible college or Bible school
- ✦Attend one complete Ministers’ & Leaders’ Conference (8 days / 16 services)
- ✦Complete the RMIMA Licensing application
- ✦Provide all required references
- ✦Successfully complete the required background screening
- ✦Meet all current RMIMA standards and requirements
- ✦Receive final approval from RMIMA leadership
- ✦Pay the applicable Licensing Credential Fee upon approval
- ✦Attend the applicable RMIMA Licensing Induction Service
Upon Approval
An approved RMIMA Licensed Minister receives:
- ✦RMIMA Licensed Minister Credential
- ✦Licensed Minister Certificate
- ✦Digital RMIMA Credential & Badge
- ✦RMIMA Connect (App)
- ✦Applicable RMIMA benefits
- ✦Exclusive Messages & Videos from Our Presidents, Drs. Rodney & Adonica Howard-Browne
- ✦Minister-to-Minister Communication through RMIMA Connect (App)
The RMIMA Licensed Minister Credential is renewed annually to maintain active RMIMA standing.
RMIMA Ordination: Who It’s For
Ordination is RMIMA’s highest ministerial credential and is for qualified ministers who have demonstrated faithfulness and continued active ministry after being Licensed through RMIMA.
Ordination Requirements
Applicants for Ordination must:
- ✦Have been an RMIMA Licensed Minister for a minimum of two years
- ✦Be actively serving in ministry
- ✦Be in active RMIMA standing
- ✦Complete the current RMIMA Ordination application and process
- ✦Provide any required updated references and documentation
- ✦Complete any required background screening/update
- ✦Complete any required interview or leadership review
- ✦Meet all current RMIMA standards and Ordination requirements
- ✦Receive final approval from RMIMA leadership
- ✦Pay the applicable Ordination Credential Fee upon approval
- ✦Attend the applicable RMIMA Ordination Induction Service
Upon Approval
An approved RMIMA Ordained Minister receives:
- ✦RMIMA Ordained Minister Credential
- ✦Ordination Certificate
- ✦Digital RMIMA Credential & Badge
- ✦RMIMA Connect (App)
- ✦Applicable RMIMA benefits
- ✦Exclusive Messages & Videos from Our Presidents, Drs. Rodney & Adonica Howard-Browne
- ✦Minister-to-Minister Communication through RMIMA Connect (App)
The RMIMA Ordained Minister Credential is renewed annually to maintain active RMIMA standing.
Ministerial Credential Benefits
Licensed and Ordained Ministers in active RMIMA standing receive applicable RMIMA benefits, including:
- ✦RMIMA Connect (App)
- ✦Digital RMIMA Credential & Badge
- ✦RMIMA Express Check-In
- ✦Special Limited Seating
- ✦25% Discount on Select Items
- ✦Conference Gift
- ✦Exclusive Messages & Videos from Our Presidents, Drs. Rodney & Adonica Howard-Browne
- ✦Minister-to-Minister Communication through RMIMA Connect (App)
- ✦Direct RMIMA Communication
- ✦Connection with Ministers & Ministries of Like Precious Faith
- ✦Ministerial Recognition and Endorsement through RMIMA
- ✦Ministerial Credential Documentation
RMIMA credentials may assist with ministerial identification and access where credentials are requested by hospitals, prisons and jails, nursing homes, and other institutions.
