CALLING AND MINISTRY STUDIES (CAMS)

The credentialing of Church of God ministers is a ministry formation process. In this process, the church partners with the individuals in order to help them develop the abilities to fulfill their divine call and place in ministry. This developmental journey occurs through personal discovery, education, training, and becoming a credentialed minister in the Church of God.

The vision and mission of the Church of God are integral contributing parts in the journey. There are two sections to CAMS—seminars and individual study. The purposes of the seminars are (1) to identify how the individuals know they have a divine call, (2) to explain what the meaning and practices of ministry are, and (3) to assist the applicants in determining what their divine call is and in understanding what ministry is. The seminars are attended by both applicants and spouses.

STEPS IN CAMS PROCESS

  • Please have your pastor contact the credentialing department at the state office to request an application.

  • All applicants will be screened with a background check and credit history.

  • All CAMS applicants are required to make monthly payments to ensure that their account is paid in full upon the completion date of CAMS.

  • The following items must be submitted along with your application:

    • $100 check which includes your background check CAMS application fee

    • A twelve-month faithful tithing and attendance record will be requested from your local church.

    • Two letters of recommendation

    • Copy of your driver’s license or state issued identification

  • If the applicant or applicant’s spouse has been divorced, additional forms must be completed and returned to the credentialing department. Please let the credentialing secretary know that you will need the divorce and remarriage forms in addition to you CAMS packet.

    (Divorce and Remarriage must be approved by the Administrative Bishop, State Council and the International Executive Committee.)

The cost for CAMS is:

  • $560 Single person

  • $608 Married Couple

  • $810 Married couple who both seeking credentials

Please mail all information to: Delmarva-DC Church of God Regional Executive Office, Credentialing Department 7127 Long View Rd., Columbia, MD 21044

CAMS semesters run August - March each year.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • CAMS (mandatory) Candidate Interviews are held in April & November

  • CAMS application packets must be received in the office no later than March 1st for the April interview & October 1st for the November interview.

Any questions can be directed to Charlotte Music @ (240) 755-0468 or credentialing@cogdelmarva-dc.org