Douglas Summers
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When I ministered at the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville's Death Row, I never needed a License. I actually ministered to a particular death row inmate and saw the Lord take him off of death row. A real conversion and born again believer experience that was similar to mine.Yes, it does have to be a calling from God first and foremost as the Holy Spirit distributes the gifts that are given and God sets up the leadership of His Church, 1 Corinthians 12. I agree not all need a license to teach the word, but some places like the state penitentiaries that I taught in required you were a licensed Pastor/Evangelist.