What is the Ministerial Credentialing Program?

The Ministerial Credentialing Program (MCP) is designed to educate students in an on-line platform where students can work at their own pace.  These courses are wonderful if you are desiring Christian Education Units, a Local Minister's License, a Minister's License, or Ordination through the South Carolina Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.  

To be licensed, individuals must complete the above course work and an application for each ministerial credential desired.  Additionally, a tithing report from your local church and a letter from your pastor and church board must also accompany the application.  Individuals who complete the required course work will receive the appropriate application for the license they are seeking.

While course work is completed at your own pace, students must complete each semester within the time alotted.  The Spring Cohort runs from January-May of each year, and the Fall Cohort runs from August-December of each year.  Enrolling in the MCP will require a commitment from each individual to devote the necessary time to study and submit assignments as outlined in each module.  To see the course list and book titles per semester, CLICK HERE!

I Want to Enroll in MCP to Take Classes:  What Do I Do?

To apply for acceptance into the MCP to take classes, click on the "Apply Online" icon on the left.  Please complete each section and submit the requested information.  Once the application is completed and the documents are received, you will be notified of your acceptance into MCP via email.  

I've Taken the Classes and/or I Want to Transfer To the SCIPHC:  What Do I Do?

If you have completed the course requirements and are ready for the next step to hold credentials with the SCIPHC, please click on the "Clergy" icon on the left and submit the required information.  This is also the form you will complete if you are seeking to transfer into the SC Conference with credentials from a different Conference or denomination.  

Welcome

I am Rev. Dr. Brandon Hutson, and I am honored to serve as the Director for the Ministerial Credentialing Program for the South Carolina Conference of the IPHC.  I obtained my Bachelor of Music Education from Emmanuel University (04), Master of Education from Columbia College (09), Bachelor of Practical Theology from Advantage College (12), and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from National University (23).  I desire to empower leaders to lead and provide support and encouragement to individuals to fulfill the call of God on their lives.  I have been the proud husband to Danielle (Miles) Hutson since 2003 and father to Olivia, who is starting her 2nd semester at Emmanuel University, and Myles, who is a rising Junior at South Florence High School.  I look forward to taking this journey with you!