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MEET THE TEAM

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Bishop
Dr. Cebert Adamson
Co-Chair

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Bishop
Dr. Kwame Gilbert
Co-Chair

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First Lady Marie Binda
Credentialing Secretary
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Reverend
Marjorie Brown
Living Word Community Church
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Bishop
Bishop Maurice Rider
CAMS Coordinator

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Sister
Michelle Kerr-Grant
Deliverance Tabernacle
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CREDENTIALING AND EXAMINATION BOARD


Bishop Wayne Vernon - Chair

Bishop David Saffrey

Bishop Mirando Lal

Bishop Jean Bruno

Rev. Joycelin Brown

Bishop Nigel Ricketts
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MINISTERIAL LICENSURE

What You Need To Know!
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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.

The Church of God in Ontario's Department of Education and Ministerial Development seeks to provide education to a wide area of responsibilities for training of our ministers and for training our laity. We create opportunities to serve ministers and laity who have a strong desire to minister within the church and larger community.

The Division of Education & Ministerial Development coordinates the necessary programs for ministry advancement, such as Calling And Ministry Studies (CAMS) and Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) in preparation for Ministerial credentialing through the Ministry Formation Process.
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THE MINISTRY FORMATION PROCESS


AM I CALLED?

Relationship with the Credentialing Process

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CALLING OF MINISTERIAL STUDIES

CAMS help the applicants determine if they are called to ministry, as well as, help providing the knowledge about ministry.
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THE 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 Calling in Ministry Studies (CAMS).
  • Ministerial Internship Program (MIP).
    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.

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    THE APPLICATION PROCESS


    Steps 1 - 5

    Exhorter - Ordained Minister - Ordained Bishop
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    Step 1.

    Calling of Ministerial Studies

  • Lay Leadership Development
  • Am I Called?
  • Calling of Ministerial Studies
  • Calling in Ministry
  • Seminars
  • Am I Called?

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    Step 2.

    Exhorter Licensure

  • Candidate completes Endorsement Form
  • Pastor Signs the Endorsement Form
  • Candidate Interview is conducted
  • Candidate completes Application
  • Background Check completed
  • Candidate Pays Fees
  • Candidate Sits the Examination

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    Step 3.

    Ministerial Internship Program

  • Candidate completes interview
  • Candidate completes Application
  • Candidate pays Requisite Fees
  • Candidate attends MIP Seminars
  • 9 Months Internship Completed

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    Step 4.

    Ordained Minister License

  • Candidate completes MIP
  • Candidate completes Application
  • Background Check completed
  • Second Interview
  • Candidate Sits the Examination

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    Step 5.

    Ordained Bishop License

  • Candidate completes Interview
  • Candidate completes Application
  • Background Check completed
  • Second Interview
  • Candidate Sits the Examination

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    MULTIPLE MARRIAGES


    One Living Spouse
    Multiple Former Living Spouses
    Reinstatement - Multiple Marriages
    Reinstatement Non Moral Failure
    Moral Failure
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    One Living Spouse

    The FORMS apply to the following:
  • The Applicant.
  • The Spouse
  • The Applicant and Spouse
  • The Regional Office submits documents to Int'l Executive Council with letter from the Admin. Bishop
  • The Int'l Executive Council reviews application monthly and advise of decision

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    The FORMS apply to the following:
  • The Applicant (more than one).
  • The Spouses (more than one)
  • The Applicant (more than one) and Spouses (more than one)
  • The Regional Office submits request to Int'l Executive Council with letter from the Administrative Bishop
  • The Int'l Executive Council reviews application January, April and September and advise of decision

    • Credential Reinstatement - Multiple Marriages

  • The Applicant meets with the Administrative Bishop.
  • The Applicant submits required marital paperwork(with two witness FORMS for all prior living spouse
  • The Regional Council reviews paperwork and accept by two-thirds majority vote.
  • The COGIO Credentialing Office submits to the Int'l Ministerial Advocate Department.
  • The Credentialing Department sends the Executive Council for approval with two-thirds majority vote.
  • If multiple marriages, the above should be repeated at every level of credentialing.

    • Credentialing Reinstatement - Non Moral Failure

  • The Applicant submits request in writing to the Admin Bishop.
  • The request is submitted with the Applicant's file number, current address and contacts
  • The Administrative Bishop submits request to COG Intl's Office.
  • If the Application is less than 5 years, submit with letter ONLY
  • If the Applicant is more than 5 years old, submit new application with fees for background check
  • If the Application is more than 5 years old a supporting letter is required from the Administrative Bishop.
  • The International Executive reviews the recommendation and makes a final decision.

    Credentialing - Moral Failure

  • The Applicant submits request in writing to the Admin Bishop.
  • If approved, the applicant is reinstated at the same level.
  • The documentation is submitted to the Church of God International Centre of Ministerial Care.
  • The Admin. Bishop partners with COG Int'l Centre of Ministerial Care for a program of restoration.
  • The Applicant completes the terms of restoration satisfactorily
  • The Applicant meets with the Credentialing Board and member of the International Executive.
  • The Credentialing Board reviews the case
  • The Credentialing Board makes recommendation to COG Int'l Executive Council.
  • The International Executive reviews the recommendation and makes a final decision.

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    to be effective servants of Jesus Christ inside and outside the church.

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