NAMC Applications

LifeSpring’s degree programs have been designed according to the specifications of the requirements of the North American Ministerial Council (NAMC) of the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day) for pastoral ministry training.

In addition to this, LifeSpring School of Ministry is honored to serve as an academic auditor for the NAMC.  Ministerial applicants are held to the academic standard of the year in which they registered their intent to pursue a ministerial license and engaged in formal ministries training through an institution of higher learning. 

Thus, all potential ministerial applicants, regardless of the institution in which they study, are asked to register their intent with the NAMC and LifeSpring School of Ministry by enrolling in the appropriate program. To electronically enroll in either the Lay Pastor Orientation or the Diploma of Pastoral Ministry program, please visit www.LifeSpringSchool.org.  

The License and Credentials Committee (LCC) of the NAMC reviews applications in February of each year. The last date to request an application is August 15 the previous year. Students will not receive an application unless their degree plan indicates an anticipated completion of all educational requirements prior to December 31 of the year in which they request an application. To submit an application request, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

NAMC Application Process

1. Regardless of educational institution, enroll in the appropriate academic program by visiting www.LifeSpringSchool.org.
2. Collaborate with LifeSpring’s academic advisor to adopt a degree completion plan.
3. Request an application by August 15 of the year that you expect to complete educational requirements by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4. Submit your application to the designated contact by December 15.