The credentialing of Church of God ministers is a ministry formation process. In this process, the denomination partners with the individuals in order to help them develop the abilities to fulfill their divine call and place in ministry.

Calling And Ministry Studies (CAMS) helps the applicants determine if they are called to clergy ministry, as well as providing knowledge about ministry.

There are two sections to CAMS—seminars and individual study. The three seminars, which are attended by both applicants and spouses, provide tools so that the applicants identify if they are called to clergy ministry.

Steps in CAMS Process

Anyone interested in enrolling in CAMS are encouraged to talk with their Pastor. The Pastor will contact the credentialing department at the state office to request an application.

FEES for CAMS

Internet Study Venue
- Single - $478
- Married Couple (One Applicant) - $508
- Married Couple (Both Applicants) - $783

steps in licensure process

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ORDAINED MINISTER CANDIDATE

English application

SPANISH // ESPANOL

LOCAL CHURCH ENDORSEMENT

PAYMENTS

CAM Payments

MIP Payments

Scan and email completed forms to jerri.hillock@cogky.org or Mail: Kentucky COG, 3500 Versailles Rd., Lexington, Ky. 40510

MIP BOARD

CHUCK FERRELL, COORDINATOR

DAVID HALE

MARK KNIGHT

DR. MICHAEL KNIGHT

CHRIS MUNCY

JONATHAN PROCTOR

CHRISTOPHER SMITH

DONNA WHORTENBURY

Mip — who we are

The purpose of Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) is to provide ministerial preparation by practical training on the local-church level, academic self-study, and monthly training seminars, focusing on vital topics for spiritual leadership and effectiveness.

The Ministerial Internship Program is required in order to advance from exhorter rank to the status of ordained minister. Currently, the Ministerial Internship Program has been expanded to eighty-one countries and translated into eighteen languages.

The Ministerial Internship Program is comprised of three parts:

Studies on the Bible, doctrine, and leadership
A supervised practicum with a pastor
Eight monthly seminars

The assignments of MIP candidates to supervising pastors are made on the basis of personal training needs, geographical factors, and availability. The seminars complement and add to the experience of the supervised practicum.

To apply for the Ministerial Internship Program, contact the denominational offices in your state or region. Ministers outside the United States should contact their national offices.

SPECIALIZATIONS IN THE MINISTERIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

In an effort to broaden the ministerial training experience, specializations in ministries will be offered in the Ministerial Internship Program. The specializations are:

Assistant Pastor Ministry
Chaplaincy
Children’s Ministry
Christian Education Ministry
Church Planting
Youth Ministry

If applicants want to specialize in one of these ministries, they should contact the state MIP coordinator in their state.

FEES

Internet Study Venue
- Single - $715
- Married Couple (One Applicant) - $890
- Married Couple (Both Applicants) - $950