CALLING AND MINISTRY STUDIES (CAMS)

The purpose of the Calling and Ministry Studies (CAMS) is twofold: (1) to help the applicant determine his/her calling and understand the meaning and practices of ministry and (2) to help the church assess the applicant’s suitability for credentialed ministry in the Church of God. Each applicant for credentials must complete CAMS unless exempted in writing by the Ministerial Development Office in Cleveland.

There are two sections to CAMS – seminars and individual study. The seminars are attended by both the applicants and spouses. The goals of the three seminars are:

-To identify how an individual knows he/she has a divine call.
-To explain what the meaning and practices of ministry are.
-To assist the applicant in determining what his/her divine call is and in understanding what ministry is.

The applicant completes three Certificates in Ministerial Studies (CIMS) courses:

-Knowing Your Church
-Learning the Practices of Ministry
-Understanding Yourself and Others

The dates of the upcoming CAMS seminars are October 3, 2009, November 7, 2009 and December 5, 2009 at Florence-Quest Community Church.

To enroll in CAMS for 2010, New Minister Application including background check must be completed and approved by December 1, 2009.