The information requested in this application and obtained during the credentialing process will be used only by administrators and leaders within the Curian Network (formerly the Open Table Netowrk) who have been designated to take part in your credentialing journey. Your information will be protected and never disclosed to anyone without your consent. By providing your personal information, you are consenting to the Curian Network contacting the references provided and to completing a background check through C4 Operations.

Credentialing is both the recognition of your call to ministry by other Christians and a legal endorsement of your ministry by an endorsing body or, in other words, a Christian Denomination. Ministerial credentials are required by many states in order to perform wedding ceremonies and funerals and enter prisons and jails.

Applying for ministerial credentials means that you are seeking recognition and legal endorsement by the Curian Network. It also indicates that you are, and will continue to be, a spiritual leader within the community of like-minded churches in the Curian Network community. The Curian Network believes that all spiritual leaders should be expected to live an exemplary Christian life in all aspects.

Therefore, Curian Network leaders and pastors should:

• • Have and maintain a vibrant and healthy spiritual life that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to following Jesus.
• • Make Christ-like lifestyle choices.
• • Understand and cultivate your spiritual gifts and abilities.
• • Endeavor to live in alignment with our cultural values and theological paradigm.
• • Affirm the Open Table Network Statement of Faith and Core Values found in the Guidebook.