Overview
Approval for Licensing with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada allows candidates to seek and apply to work full-time in ministry. On behalf of the National Ministry Centre, Ambrose University organizes an opportunity for students to go through the Approval for Licensing process before graduation. At the beginning of the fall semester, an information meeting is held for students who are interested in learning more about the Approval for Licensing process.
Please note that there is a $60.00 fee for licensing which will be added to your students financial account . There will be no refunds after Dec 1.
Information Meeting Handout
Approval for Licensing Checklist
Reference Forms and Police Checks
Professor Reference
Send the Professor Reference Form to an Ambrose University professor to complete on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that the professor submits the completed form by the due date.
General Reference
Send Reference Form to the 5 references that you list at the end of your Application Form for Licensed Ministry. It is your responsibility to ensure that your references submit the completed form by the due date. Reference categories include: 1) pastor of the church you regularly attend or former pastor, 2) another spiritual leader, 3) professional (i.e. former or present employer), 4) someone you served alongside (i.e. co-worker) and 5) if student or recent grad: internship supervisor (i.e. internship mentor) where you completed your internship. [Note: the internship supervisor reference category does not apply to students in the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies or Seminary students in the MCS program as an internship placement is not a requirement of these degree programs. If you are a student in one of these degree programs, please complete the other 4 reference categories.
Police Check
Police check information sheet
Please submit a police check (with vulnerable sector search) that is less than 3 years old. [Note: If you need to apply for a new police check, Calgary residents can apply through the Calgary Police Service. If you are not a Calgary resident, please apply for a police check through the RCMP or police service in the city/town that you live in].
Document Package
Send all completed document package forms to fielded@ambrose.edu
Application Form for Licensed Ministry
Note: Once the Church Interview Form has been completed, your pastor will send the completed form to Ambrose University
Policy on Process for Mediation and Arbitration
Guiding Principles for Licensing with Respect to Cessationism
Additional Resources
Applicant Interview Study Guide
Lines of Authority and Accountability in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Who We Are: Our C&MA Family Information Booklet (2016)
C&MA Districts in Canada
Canadian Pacific District (CPD) – British Columbia and Yukon
Western Canadian District (WCD) – Alberta and Northwest Territories
Canadian Midwest District (CMD) – Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario
Central Canadian District (CCD) – Western and Northern Ontario
Eastern Canadian District (ECD) – Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Provinces
St. Lawrence District (SLD) – Quebec
Questions About Approval for Licensing
Approval for Licensing Process > contact Rev. Dr. Ric Strangway at Ric.Strangway@ambrose.edu | (403) 410-2000 ext. 4902 | L2047
Approval for Licensing Documents or Police Check > contact Kelly Martin, Field Ed Assistant at Kelly.Martin@ambrose.edu | (403) 410-2000 ext. 6923| L2044