ACRP Application Form

The Association of Christian Religious Practitioners (ACRP) is a professional body for church leaders (pastors, ministers, etc) and other Christian ministry leaders and practitioners. It was established in 2014 by a wide group of representatives of churches and Christian ministries as well as from theological or ministry training institutions and counselling professions.

This form is used to apply for individual affiliation with ACRP via one of the ACRP Councils. For information on the categories of affiliation, see Annexure 1.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Required by SAQA for statistical purposes:

2.MINISTRY AND PRESENT POSITION

Main ministry involvement

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2.3 Total years in active ministry:

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

3.1 Formal qualifications relevant to your ministry

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a. Highest ministry qualification

Note: A “SAQA recognised qualification” is a South African qualification registered with SAQA on the National Qualification Framework or a foreign qualification that was evaluated and approved by SAQA.

b. Highest non-ministry qualification:

No formal ministry qualifications or other courses: Mark with O if applicable: [ ]

4. REGISTRATION CATEGORY APPLIED FOR

Please note: Applicants are requested to evaluate their position according to the information in Annexure 1 (which is based on SAQA requirements). Please select the category that is relevant to your application. The ACRP evaluation team will evaluate the application in terms of the requirements and give a final confirmation of the level of registration.
Please note: Applicants are requested to evaluate their own position in accordance with the information in Annexure 1 (which is based on SAQA requirements) and please select which of the registration categories they believe to be relevant for the application. The ACRP evaluation team will evaluate the application in terms of the requirements and give a final confirmation of the level of registration.

5. REFERENCES

Please attach to this application an official certified (Church stamped) letter from your church or ministry confirming that you are currently active in the ministry and also confirming your position or function in the church/ministry. The letter of confirmation must contain the name and contact detail of your church or ministry (preferably a letterhead). The name, contact details, and position in the church/ministry of the person who signed the letter must also be provided and be legible.

Annexure 1

ACRP REGISTRATION / AFFILIATION CATEGORIES

• Pastors and other persons in ministry linked to ACRP are referred to as “affiliates”. Affiliates may be
registered with ACRP with or without a “designation”.
• “Designation” is the term used to indicate a professional level which is formally recognised by SAQA via a
professional body. A designation is awarded to a person who has the required SAQA recognised 1
qualification(s), or alternatively has proved competence via a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• ACRP recognises four levels of designation, namely religious practitioner, advanced religious practitioner,
religious professional and religious specialist - see below for the relevant requirements.
• Affiliates are expected to subscribe to an approved code of ethics and good practice, will be subject to an
approved disciplinary / accountability dispensation, and must participate in an ACRP accredited Continued
Professional Development (CPD) programme.





1 A “SAQA recognised qualification” is a South African qualification registered on the SAQA website or a foreign qualification that
was evaluated and approved by SAQA
2 Proven: letter of third party involved in the relevant Ministry; or confirmation by an ACRP recognised intermediary
3 Not applicable to those applying for the designation of Religious Practitioner.



Annexure 2


(For applications via Intermediaries)


In joining ACRP as an affiliate or designated person, the applicant accepts the responsibility to pay the required fee. Should the applicant decide to cancel his/her affiliation, he/she will do so in writing with a notice not less than three calendar months. The cancellation letter must be addressed to the Word and Life Network, who will then inform ACRP.





Organisations or institutions that act as intermediaries between ACRP and individual persons in ministry can also
negotiate reduced fees with ACRP, in which case the reduced fees will apply to the individuals who submit their
applications via the intermediary.

6. Declaration

I hereby declare that I am involved in a Church / ministry as indicated above. I share a commitment to Biblical truth and ministry excellence. I agree to abide by ACRP’s Codes of Ethics and disciplinary processes. To remain in good standing with the professional body I commit to participate in the prescribed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme and during each year to earn the required 20 CPD points by participating in ACRP approved CPD programmes. I hereby declare that the information provided in this form is correct and can be verified on request. I take note that the names and contact details of affiliates are available to ACRP. I hereby also give my permission that ACRP may use my contact information to send me their newsletter and other information they deem appropriate. Should I not want my contact information to be available in this way, I will inform ACRP accordingly.
Please read the Ethical Values and Standards of the Association of Christian Religious Practitioners (ACRP)


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