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Each member invites GAN leadership to observe, evaluate and share in personal activities that encourage the testimony of Christ in ministry or personal life.
Each member receives certification, validation and confirmation of their ministry with invited input and synergistic participation of the GAN family.
Each member is encouraged to connect with other GAN members in experiencing ever advancing spiritual encounters for mutual edification and further ministry preparation.
GAN offers the fellowship of those who understand the cost and commitment of ministry along with the testimony of a shared journey.
GAN has many veterans in ministry who are readily available for encouragement and seasoned counsel in ministerial situations of all kinds.
GAN offers assistance in personal counseling where there is a need, along with mutual celebration in times of advancement and rejoicing as our members move further in new spiritual discovery.
Life is fraught with unseen challenges and conflicts. GAN provides a safe opportunity to process life challenges with trusted leaders, whether they be spiritual or physical.
GAN offers to every member encouragement and celebration of their life and call, regardless of the current success or challenges of ministry.
GAN can assist in directing members toward ministry resources, be they educational or furthering knowledge within the body of Christ.
GAN seeks to represent the Father's love for each member and provide in that love, a unifying sense of identity and belonging.
GAN seeks to provide support and encouragement for its members who are experiencing trials or personal conflict.
GAN possesses a credible long-term organizational story that may easily be shared.
GAN holds that all of its members represent the Lord Jesus, and will strive to maintain an ethical and observable approach to ministry and lifestyle.
GAN holds that the purpose of ministry is to advance the kingdom of the Lord Jesus to the whole world, by every member participating in any way possible to fulfill that goal.
No, just you. If you would like for your church or ministry to join that would be a separate application process that will be emailed to you.
While we strongly believe in the importance of Bible College or Seminary, we do not have that as a requirement. One must agree to and adhere to our Core Values and Articles of Faith as described on our Website.
Yes we do. We have an annual Summer Conference and regional conferences in the winter/spring of each year. These are designed to be relationship building as well as equipping conferences.
Absolutely! We value communication among all our members plus personal communication and access to all our presbytery members. We believe that each member must intentionally pursue relationships and communication with other members.
Ordination is for Pastors with an observable ministry of at least a year. There must be observable fruit not just a declaration of calling. Licensure is available for those who have an observable ministry that is not pastoral. Missionary credentials are also available.
Divorce is not a disqualifier for ordination. The application process will include discussion of current relational status and biblical perspectives of the applicant.
You may apply for credentials with GAN and your previous credentials will be noted in the application process. Previous credentials speak of observable ministry which is helpful in the application process.
GAN is not a denomination or connected to any such structure. GAN is a collective fellowship of ministers and churches with shared history, vision and relationships joined together for encouragement, support and oversight.
We are not professional ministry coaches but any district overseer or member of the Presbytery will be happy to offer coaching and encouragement from our many years of ministry experience.
No, just you. If you would like for your church or ministry to join that would be a separate application process that will be emailed to you.
While we strongly believe in the importance of Bible College or Seminary, we do not have that as a requirement. One must agree to and adhere to our Core Values and Articles of Faith as described on our Website.
Yes we do. We have an annual Summer Conference and regional conferences in the winter/spring of each year. These are designed to be relationship building as well as equipping conferences.
Absolutely! We value communication among all our members plus personal communication and access to all our presbytery members. We believe that each member must intentionally pursue relationships and communication with other members.
Ordination is for ministers with an observable ministry of at least a year. There must be observable fruit, not just a declaration of calling. Licensure is available for those who have an observable ministry of less than a year. Credentials is a general term for either.
Divorce is not a disqualifier for ordination. The application process will include discussion of current relational status and biblical perspectives of the applicant.
You may apply for credentials with GAN and your previous credentials will be noted in the application process. Previous credentials speak of observable ministry which is helpful in the application process.
GAN is not a denomination or connected to any such structure. GAN is a collective fellowship of ministers and churches with shared history, vision and relationships joined together for encouragement, support and oversight.
We are not professional ministry coaches but any district overseer or member of the Presbytery will be happy to offer coaching and encouragement from our many years of ministry experience.