MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALING
The credentialing process is for any Church of God member that feels the call of God on their life to pulpit ministry. You will find the order of the process below. Please read below to find out more information on what to expect, the requirements, and training dates. Any member wanting to proceed must first discuss his/her calling with their pastor, and the pastor can email wmd@mocog.church to obtain an application. The pastor may also call the State Office Credentialing Department at 573-431-6984 ext 4 to request the application.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICANTS FOR MINISTRY
1. All applicants for the ministry, including ordained bishops, ordained ministers, exhorters, ministers of music, and ministers of Christian education, must have the baptism in the Holy Ghost (21st A., 1926, p. 32; 50th A., 1964, p. 56; DF 8, 9).
2. All ministers shall adhere to the Teachings and Doctrines as set forth by the International General Assembly of the Church of God (75th A., 2014).
3. All ministers are required to pay tithes to retain their license (75th A., 2014).
4. All applicants for ministry shall serve as exhorters before making application for ordained minister certificate, except ordained ministers coming from other reputable organizations, licensed ministers of music, and ministers of Christian education (43rd A., 1950, p. 14 ; 50th A., 1964, p. 56).
5. All applicants for the ministry should be actively engaged in ministry before being recommended for credentialed ministry (75th A., 2014).
6. All applicants for the ministry, including those advancing in rank, must give consent to the state/regional office to conduct criminal background checks (70th A., 2004 p. 55).