Steps to becoming a credentialed Church of God Minister in
Western North Carolina

CAMS / Exhorter (See Church of God Book of Minutes for Eligibility)

  1. Obtain and Fill Out a New Minister / CAMS Application
  2. Submit Application with 2 Letters of Recommendation, a 6 Month Tithe Report, and $45.00 Background Check Fee
  3. Local Church Endorsement via Church Conference (Setting Forth)
  4. Complete CAMS (Calling and Ministry Studies)
  5. Exhorter Testing

MIP / Ordained Minister (See Church of God Book of Minutes for Eligibility)

  1. Obtain and Fill Out an Ordained Minister / MIP Application
  2. Submit Application, a 6 Month Tithe Report, and $45.00 Background Check Fee
  3. Local Church Endorsement via Church Conference (Setting Forth)
  4. Complete MIP (Ministerial Internship Program)
  5. Ordained Minister Testing

Ordained Bishop

(See Church of God Book of Minutes for Eligibility)

  1. Obtain and Fill Out an Ordained Bishop Application
  2. Submit Application, a 6 Month Tithe Report, and $45.00 Background Check Fee
  3. Local Church Endorsement via Church Conference (Setting Forth)
  4. Ordained Bishop Testing
  5. Ordination Service at State Camp Meeting / Prayer Gathering

Important Dates for WNCCOG Ministerial Credentialing

*JUNE 1ST IS DEADLINE FOR BOTH DURING THE 2025-2026 YEAR*

Ministerial Examinations:  
Fall Test Date TBD
CAMS  (Calling and Ministry Studies):
2025
               Fall Session - Deadline for submission of application and documents: June 1, 2025
                  TBD          Session 1
              TBD        Session 2
                    TBD     Session 3
               Spring Session - Deadline for submission of application and documents: TBD
                   TBA               Session 1
                   TBA               Session 2
                   TBA               Session 3
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MIP (Ministerial Internship Program):  
              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.