Church of God in Ontario

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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BISHOP MAURICE RIDER

CAMS Coordinator

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FIRST LADY MARIE BINDA

Credentialing Secretary
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REV. MARJORIE BROWN

Member MIP

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SIS. MICHELLE KERR-GRANT

Member, MIP
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MINISTERIAL LICENSURE

What You Need To Know!

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.

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 .
  • 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.


    • AM I CALLED?
    Relationship with the Credentialing Process

    CALLING OF MINISTERIAL STUDIES
    CAMS help the applicants determine if they are called to ministry, as well as,
    help providing the knowledge about ministry.

    THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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    STEPS 1 - 5

    Exhorter - Ordained Minister - Ordained Bishop
    Credentialing Process


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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
  • Endorsement Completed
  • Pastoral Approval
  • Interview is conducted
  • Completes Application
  • Background Check
  • Candidate Pays Fees
  • Complete Examination

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    Step 3.

    Ministerial Internship Program
  • Interview Completed
  • Application Completed
  • Requisite Fees paid
  • MIP Seminar Completed
  • Internship Completed
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    Step 4.

    Ordained Minister License
  • MIP Completed
  • Application Completed
  • Background Check
  • Second Interview
  • Examination Completed
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    Step 5.

    Ordained Bishop License
  • Interview Completed
  • Application Completed
  • Background Check
  • Second Interview
  • Examination Completed
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    MORE THAN ONE LIVING SPOUSES
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    ONE LIVING SPOUSE
    The FORMS apply to the following:
  • The Applicant.
  • The Spouse
  • The Applicant and Spouse
  • Documents submitted to Int'l Office.
  • The Int'l Office makes decision

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    MULTIPLE LIVING SPOUSES

    The FORMS apply to the following:
  • Application- More than one living spouse.
  • Information for Each Living Spouse
  • Request is submitted to the Int'l Office
  • The Int'l Office advises of decision.

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    CREDENTIAL REINSTATEMENT
    Multiple Marriages
  • Meeting with Admin. Bishop.
  • Document complete
  • Witness for all prior living spouse.
  • Regional Council Review
  • Int'l Office Decides
    • If multiple marriages, the above should be repeated at every level of credentialing.
    CREDENTIAL REINSTATEMENT
    Moral Failure
  • Applicant submits request in writing
  • Appeal is made to the Int'l Office
  • If approved, applicant reinstated .
  • Int'l Office may require more documents
  • Partners with Int'l Office for restoration.
  • Applicant completes of Restoration Process.
  • Applicant meets with Credentialing Board
  • The Credentialing Board reviews the case
  • Recommendation to Regional Council.
  • Region Council considers recommendation
  • Region submits report to Int'l Office.
  • The Int'l Office makes a final decision.
  • Reinstated, continues restoration or debarred
    • CREDENTIAL REINSTATEMENT
    Non Moral Failure
  • Applicant submits request in writing
  • Includes file #, current address and contacts
  • The Region submits request to Int'l Office.
  • Less than 5 years, submit letter ONLY
  • After 5 years old, new application and fees.
  • After 5 years recommendation is required .
  • The Int'l Office makes a final decision.
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    LIFE LONG LEARNING
    MOBILIZE

    This is a lay ministry program designed to resource,
    train and equip every member to be
    effective servants of Jesus Christ
    inside and outside the church.

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    CANADA SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

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    LOCATION:
    301 Bramalea Road
    Brampton Ontario L6T 5M9
    MAILING ADDRESS:
    P.O. Box 2036
    Brampton Ontario L6T3S3

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