Endorsements & Licensing
ENDORSEMENTS
In 2004, Purpose Institute became an official training arm of the Division of Education of the United Pentecostal Church International. In 2008, Purpose Institute received the official endorsement of The United Pentecostal Church International as one of its ministry training programs. It is the desire of Purpose Institute to also work with other like-minded Apostolic organizations while continuing to honor its doctrinal roots and relationships in the UPCI.
MINISTERIAL LICENSING
Many Purpose Institute students plan to use their training in a more formal position that requires a ministerial license. Licensing boards vary in their requirements for candidates, but all require some level of training. Purpose Institute diplomas may serve as proof of training for some ministerial licensing boards. For the benefit of those ministering within the United Pentecostal Church International, Purpose Institute incorporates the UPCI reading requirements for local and general license, over its eight-semester curriculum. Local and general license EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS would therefore be fulfilled by the time a student obtains an advanced diploma from Purpose Institute. However, the District Board and the UPCI Church Division will have ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (training videos, application, interview, references, experience, background check, etc.). Any ministerial license is awarded at the discretion of the District Board and is subject to the approval of the UPCI General Board.
The following document demonstrates which P.I. Courses fulfill particular UPCI Ministry Central training requirements: