Steps to Becoming a Credentialed Church of God Minister in
Western North Carolina
CAMS / Exhorter (See Church of God Book of Minutes for Eligibility)
Obtain and Fill Out a New Minister / CAMS Application
Submit Application with 2 Letters of Recommendation, a 6 Month Tithe Report, and $45.00 Background Check Fee
Local Church Endorsement via Church Conference (Setting Forth)
Complete CAMS (Calling and Ministry Studies)
Exhorter Testing
MIP / Ordained Minister (See Church of God Book of Minutes for Eligibility)
Obtain and Fill Out an Ordained Minister / MIP Application
Submit Application, a 6 Month Tithe Report, and $45.00 Background Check Fee
Local Church Endorsement via Church Conference (Setting Forth)
Complete MIP (Ministerial Internship Program)
Ordained Minister Testing
Ordained Bishop (See Church of God Book of Minutes for Eligibility)
Obtain and Fill Out an Ordained Bishop Application
Submit Application, a 6 Month Tithe Report, and $45.00 Background Check Fee
Local Church Endorsement via Church Conference (Setting Forth)
Ordained Bishop Testing
Ordination Service at State Camp Meeting / Prayer Gathering
Important Dates for WNCCOG Ministerial Credentialing
*JUNE 1st IS DEADLINE FOR BOTH DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR*
Ministerial Examinations:
2024 October 8th - Fall Test Date
CAMS (Calling and Ministry Studies):
2024
Fall Session - Deadline for submission of application and documents: June 1, 2024
August 17, 2024 Session 1
October 12, 2024 Session 2
December 14, 2024 Session 3
Spring Session - Deadline for submission of application and documents: November 21, 2024
TBA Session 1
TBA Session 2
TBA Session 3
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MIP (Ministerial Internship Program):
August 24 Orientation for Interns, Spouses, and Supervising Pastor
October 5 Seminar I
November 2 Seminar II
December 7 Seminar III
January 4 Seminar IV
February 1 Seminar V
March 1 Seminar VI
April 5 Seminar VII
April 26 Seminar VIII
COMMISSIONING CELEBRATION MAY 16-17, 2025 —> CLEVELAND, TN
Questions Regarding Church of God Ministerial Credentialing in Western North Carolina
If you have questions regarding Ministerial Credentialing in Western North Carolina, please submit the form below. If you wish to speak to Sis. Lakota call (704) 717-0506.
Information and Links
The Division of Education has the responsibility of implementing the ministry formation process in the Church of God. This process culminates in the issuing of ministerial credentials.
Levels of Licensure (Credentialing)
Exhorter
Minister of Music
Minister of Christian Education
Ordained Minister
Ordained Bishop
The credentialing process is directed by the administrative bishop of the state, region, or nation, of the minister, so the prospective minister should contact the state/regional/national office of the Church of God in that area. The administrative bishop will approve each candidate and the state/regional/national office will schedule the examinations.
The Division of Education coordinates the necessary programs for ministry advancement, such as Ministerial Internship Program and Calling and Ministry Studies. The Division of Education also prepares and distributes applications, study guides and ministerial exams for each of the levels of licensure to the state, regional, and national offices. Study guides may be ordered from the store, but applications for licensure must be secured from the state or regional office. Ministers outside the United States will contact the national overseer.
CAMS COORDINATOR
Pastor Brett Davis
MIP COORDINATOR
Rev. Johnny Sawyer