Steps in the Ministerial Credentialing Process
- Counsel with the Pastor regarding your interest in becoming a credentialed minister.
- Submit the New Minister Application (obtain from Pastor)
- Include check for $100 payable to Church of God for background check
- Every line on the application must have an answer, applicable or not (N/A)
- Complete the CAMS – Complete the Calling And Ministry Studies – Program
- CAMS program is once a year
- Orientation is in October, then there are 4 seminars (spouse must attend) January, February, March or April depending on Easter & May
- CAMS is held at the New Bern Church of God
- Pass the Exhorter Exam
- Submit the Ordained Minister and Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) Application
- Complete the MIP
- Pass the Ordained Minister Exam
- Submit the Ordained Bishop Application
- Pass the Ordained Bishop Exam