The Standing Church International
Welcome to the Lay Ministry Application Portal
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Lay Minister. Please read the information on this page carefully before you begin — it sets out what you will be asked, the documents you will need, and how to prepare your letter.
Applications are now open
How to apply
- Read the requirements below in full.
- Prepare your documents and your letter before you start.
- Complete the online form and submit it before the closing date. You will receive a reference number on submission.
No account is needed. Your progress is saved on this device, so you can return and finish later.
What you will be asked
- Your email address first
- Your full name and phone number
- Your gender and age
- When you joined the church (month and year)
- Whether you have completed the Supernatural Life Institute, and if so when (month and year)
Documents to upload
Up-to-date CVRequired
Your current curriculum vitae. PDF only.
Accepted: a PDF file, up to 10 MB.
Letter of introductionRequired
Addressed to the Selection Committee, 350–500 words, preferably no more than two pages. PDF only.
Accepted: a PDF file, up to 10 MB.
Certificate — highest academic qualificationRequired
Your highest academic certificate, or evidence of enrolment / approved assessment. PDF, JPG or PNG.
Accepted: a PDF, JPG or PNG file, up to 10 MB.
Certificate — Supernatural Life InstituteRequired if you have completed Supernatural Life Institute
Required if you have completed the Supernatural Life Institute. PDF, JPG or PNG. If you are still waiting for it, or cannot find it, choose that option instead.
Accepted: a PDF, JPG or PNG file, up to 10 MB.
Certificate(s) — other ministry/professional trainingOptional
Optional. Any other relevant ministry or professional training certificates. PDF, JPG or PNG.
Accepted: a PDF, JPG or PNG file, up to 10 MB.
Letter of introduction — requirements
Your letter must:
- Be addressed to the Selection Committee
- Be no fewer than 350 and no more than 500 words
- Preferably be no more than 2 pages
It should cover:
- Your salvation experience, including when you became born again
- Your experience of being filled with the Holy Ghost
- Your spiritual growth and current Christian disciplines
- Your membership and service within the ministry
- Your understanding of the ministry's message and vision
- Your reasons for seeking appointment as a lay minister
- Your availability and readiness to serve under pastoral oversight
We count the words automatically when you upload a text-based PDF. If your PDF is a scanned image, a reviewer will check it manually.
Ready to begin?
Make sure your documents and letter are to hand before you start.
I have my documents ready — start my applicationYour information is seen only by authorised members of the Selection Committee and is never used for automated decisions.