CAMS/MIP

 

CALLING AND MINISTRY STUDIES – CAMS

 

The credentialing of the Church of God ministers is a ministry formation process.  The first step for a New Minister in the process is the Calling and Ministry Studies (CAMS).  Enrollment in this program will help an individual in discovering his/her divine call and place in ministry, and help the church assess the applicant’s suitability for credentialed ministry in the Church of God. 

There are two sections to CAMS – seminars and individual study.  Under the leadership of experienced and competent ministers/teachers, seminars are attended by both applicants and spouses at determined locations.  The applicant completes three Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS) through individual study. The objective of these three courses is to aid the applicant in comprehending the call and ministry.  The applicant, along with their spouses write papers on their calling and their view of ministry.  Upon successful completion of the CAMS program, the applicant is eligible to test for the Exhorter rank in the Church of God.

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MINSITERIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – MIP

 

In the formation process of credentialing in the Church of God, the Ministerial Internship Program is another step in the process mandated as a requirement for advancement from exhorter rank to the status of ordained minister.  The MIP combines practical training, independent studies and seminars in order to complete the program.  The applicants attend nine seminars under the leadership of experienced and competent ministers/teachers.  The applicants complete four Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS). The spouse of a minister is required to enroll along with his/her spouse.  During in the length of the MIP program the candidate and spouses will serve under a supervising pastor.  Assignment to a different church other than their home church is a likely.

 

http://ohiocog.com/images/uploads/MIP Application 2009-2010.pdf