UPCI Local License Courses

For each ministerial level of licensure, new applicants are required to complete this credentialing training course to obtain ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International. Your district board sets the parameters for licensing in their district and may have additional requirements. Understand your district’s requirements in addition to these courses.

Taking these courses does not imply that you will receive a ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International.

Each credentialing level includes 10 training courses.

To complete the training, you must also watch the "UPCI Ministerial Introduction 1", "UPCI Ministerial Introduction 2", and "SafeChurch Training for Licensure Candidates" videos available in the Local License Introduction module.

**IMPORTANT** Please read the requirements for the courses below!

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE THE COURSES

  • Students are expected to read the textbook (which comes as an ebook in each course), watch the six video sections, and complete the assessments.
  • You have three opportunities to take the twenty-question assessment. If, during the course of the assessment, you answer eight questions incorrectly, the assessment will end and you will have to start over.
  • If the module locks you out after three attempts to pass the assessment, please contact mcsupport@upci.org to have the assessment opened back to you.

Upon completion of the courses you will be able to print a transcript of your grades that you will give to your Sectional Presbyter, District Secretary, or Superintendent before meeting your District's Board.  Transcripts are acquired through the Introduction course area for each level. All steps must be completed in the Introduction course in order to access your final transcript.

Your District Board sets the parameters for licensing in their District. Understand your District's requirements in addition to these courses. Taking these course does not imply that you will receive ministerial credentials with the United Pentecostal Church International.

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    Local License Introduction

    Introduction to the course and video presentations by David K. Bernard and SafeChurch. This introductory course provides catalog links to purchase all …
    17 Lessons / 5 Quizzes
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    Acts

    Course Description: “From the beginning of the modern Pentecostal movement, the Book of Acts has played an outsized role. It was to …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    Biblical Interpretation

    Course Description: Our understanding of the Bible is the foundation for everything we believe and practice. The principles and methods of scriptural …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    Gospels

    Course Description: “Welcome to the world of the Gospels! I invite you to join me on a thrilling, life-transforming journey. On this …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    History of the UPCI

    Course Description: Robin Johnston shares his expertise of the history of the United Pentecostal Church International and the early foundations of the …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    Holiness

    Course Description:  A study of the victorious Christian life: pursuing holiness inwardly and outwardly, avoiding legalism, protecting Christian liberty, and applying scriptural …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    The New Birth

    Course Description: The New Birth attempts to present biblical truth in an understandable yet scholarly way, not from the viewpoint of denominational …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    The Oneness of God

    Course Description: “There is a genuine need for thorough, comprehensive study and explanation of the fundamental Bible truths we hold dear, and …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    Pentateuch

    Course Description: Chris Paris uses his expertise in biblical Hebrew to expand our understanding of various Hebrew words. In addition, he exegetes …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    Preaching I

    Course Description: Jonathan McClintock presents preaching from the human perspective, skillfully introduces the topic with solid commentary, and then illuminates it with …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz
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    Spiritual Disciplines

    Course Description: James Littles presents a passionate appeal for believers to allow God to strengthen their walk through spiritual formation and disciplines. …
    8 Lessons / 1 Quiz