Credentialing Examination Board
Credentialing Examination Board
Bishop Wayne Vernon -Chair
West Toronto Church of God
Bishop Mirando Lal
Praise Cathedral Worship Centre |
Bishop David Saffrey
Family Life Worship Center
Rev. Joycelin Brown
Temple of Praise |
Bishop Jean Bruno
Ottawa Church of God
Bishop Nigel Ricketts
Transforming Faith |
Nancy Valverde - Hispanic Support
Ministers are expected to pledge full allegiance to the Church of God viz. a. viz. Church of God in Ontario and its program, and in as much as we do not accept ministerial credentials from other organizations, licensing associations, or any other, we recommend that where our ministers hold such credentials they be required to surrender same, and where applicants to the ministry hold such credentials, they be required to surrender same before being approved for licensing. |
Ministerial Credentialing
Ministerial Credentialing
In this ministry formation process, the church partners with the individual to help the individual develop the abilities to fulfill his/her divine call and place of ministry.
This developmental journey occurs through personal discovery, education, training, and becoming a credentialed minister in the Church of God.
Following are the programs which are the primary means for completing this ministry formation process:
In this ministry formation process, the church partners with the individual to help the individual develop the abilities to fulfill his/her divine call and place of ministry.
This developmental journey occurs through personal discovery, education, training, and becoming a credentialed minister in the Church of God.
Following are the programs which are the primary means for completing this ministry formation process:
The COGIO Credentialing Office coordinates the necessary programs for ministry advancement. The Credentialing Office also prepares and distributes applications, study guides, and ministerial exams for each of the levels of licensure to the candidates. Study guides/manuals and applications for licensure must be secured from the State or Regional office.
The credentialing process is directed by the Administrative Bishop of the Region, of the minister, so the prospective minister should contact the Regional Office. The Administrative Bishop will approve each candidate and the Regional Office will schedule the examinations.
The Step-by-Step Guide to the Credentialing Process
The Step-by-Step Guide to the Credentialing Process
MIP Exemptions: |
Become an Ordained MinisterAn Exhorter who desires to advance to the rank of ordained minister should contact the state office and request an Ordained Minister/Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) Application. After successful completion of MIP, the individual will be ready to purchase an Ordained Minister Study Guide and will be eligible to take the Ordained Minister exam |
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