Application

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY

On this page you will find three ways to initiate the Application Process – online, by postal mail/fax and a hybrid of these two. Please read each option carefully before deciding which method works best for you and beginning the application. Once you have chosen a method, click on the link to begin the Application Process.

With all three methods, you will need to complete all forms, as well as provide 2 recent photos, copies of transcripts and ordination certificate (if applicable), and either a $100 application/background investigation fee or proof of a current criminal background check.

PLEASE NOTE: If you need a copy of your DD-214, and do not have it readily available, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for Veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: Request Military Service Records

We require copies of DD-214s of all veterans as part of the application process.

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Application Method I – Online

To initiate the Application Process online, please follow the link below.

In order to complete this process, you will need to have digital copies of 2 recent photos, transcripts, ordination certificate (if applicable), DD214 (for prior service-members) and proof of a current criminal background check prepared and ready to upload. If you do not have proof of a current criminal background check, you will be prompted to pay your application/background investigation fee of $100 via PayPal. All documents for upload should be in either PDF or JPG format.

Before beginning this application, please be sure you have all required documents ready to upload.

Before beginning this application, please be sure you have all required documents ready to upload.

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Application Method II – Hardcopy by Postal Mail/Fax

To initiate the Application Process by postal mail/fax, please download the Application PDF below.

All the documents need to be completed and sent with 2 recent photos, transcripts, ordination certificate (if applicable), DD214 (for prior service-members) and either a $100 application/background investigation fee or proof of a current criminal background check to:

If you would like to pay your application/background investigation fee online, please follow the link below to submit your application/background investigation fee of $100 through PayPal:

This document is in PDF format. To view and print it, you will need Acrobat Reader or a comparable application. If you don’t already have one, you can download Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website:

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Application Method III – Partial Electronic — Partial Postal Mail/Fax

To initiate the Application Process by both postal mail/fax and electronic application, please follow the link below.

In order to complete this process, you will need to complete the electronic application and download a 3-page PDF document that requires your signature. Your signed forms, along with 2 recent photos, transcripts, ordination certificate (if applicable), DD214 (for prior service-members), and either a $100 application/background investigation fee or proof of a current criminal background check should be mailed to:

If you would like to pay your application/background investigation fee online, please follow the link below to submit your application/background investigation fee of $100 through PayPal:

Once you complete the electronic application, you will be prompted to download the remaining PDF file.

This document is in PDF format. To view and print it, you will need Acrobat Reader or a comparable application. If you don’t already have one, you can download Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website: