We are dedicated to developing and releasing the highest calibre of Ministers to serve Jesus in our nation. We recognise that God calls and anoints, and through our Ministers in Training (MiT) we have created an environment to assess and enhance giftings and leadership ability.

The MiT is a three-year journey, combining in-person teaching at Leadership Forums, coaching, reflective journaling, and more, offering a strong foundation for your ministerial path. For full course details, download our Course Prospectus below.

Applications for Cohort 29 (C29), beginning in May 2026 and leading to full AoG GB Ministerial Status by May 2029, are now open. To apply, submit your application through the "Apply Now" link.

"What strikes me is the level of professionalism and seriousness AoG is taking with this course. It is a confirmation of what God has said over the individual and practical in equipping and inspiration… The raising of the bar of teaching, best practice and a standardised theme of what we expect from our ministers is fantastic to see!"

— Reg Awoliyi (C24)
London Riverside Church, Dagenham

Minister in Training FAQ’s

  • An applicant must;

    • Be in a senior position of leadership* in a full-status or applicant AoG GB Church which supports the application.

    • Accept and support the AoG Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics.

    • Be able to express a clear call to ministry.

    • Commit to undergoing AoG checks and assessments to ascertain suitability to participate in the course.

    • Be able to maintain payment of course fees throughout the duration of the course.

    *For example Senior Pastor, Associate/Executive Pastor,  Elder, Youth/Children’s Pastor

  • We celebrate higher education and provide it through our various courses at our College, Missio Dei. However the MiT Course places high value on relational learning, Ministerial training and assessment. If any higher education modules are a like-for-like equivalent of any modules in our course, it may be possible to submit them in place of the assignment, but you will still be expected to attend all Forums and engage in all learning.

  • Assemblies of God recognises Ministerial Accreditation from some denominations and has a process for Transfer of Status. If you believe that you are in a position to transfer your Status, please complete the online application and state that it is a transfer request. All transfer requests are treated individually and the process will be explaine

  • Absolutely. The MiT programme is designed to equip ministers of all profiles. As long as you meet the criteria outlined in the ‘Requirements to Apply’ (listed above), and are able to commit to the ongoing requirements of the course, you will be considered for application.

  • In order to be eligible for the course that begins in May 2026 (C29 Intake), stage 1 of your application must be made through the AoG GB Website by the 1st December 2025. Further deadlines must be met in order to complete your application, and can are outlined in full within the Course Prospectus including an application process checklist. All elements of Stage Two must be completed and submitted before the 18th December 2025. 

    Interviews take place in February 2026 ready for names being approved by the National Leadership Team before the National Conference in May 2026.

    Missing a deadline at any of the stages will result in the application being moved to the following year’s Cohort. Due to the large number of applications received, we encourage applicants to follow up with their endorsing and character referees to ensure their application continues in a timely manner.