Ministerial Candidates 

Calling and Ministries Studies (CAMS)

The Calling and Ministries Studies (CAMS) affirm and prepare Exhorter licensure candidates for the first rank of credentialed ministry, with additional studies for Christian Education or Ministry of Music.

Ministerial Rights and Authorities
  • Exhorter
  • Exhorter with Minister of Music
  • Exhorter with Minister of Christian Education


Required Programmes of Study:
The Calling and Ministries Studies
(CAMS)

  1. Preach, defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  2. Serve as helper and evangelist
  3. Serve as pastor of a church
  4. Serve as associate pastor or assistant pastor of a church
  5. To sit as an observer in the meetings of the General Council


Ministerial Internship Programme (MIP)

The Ministerial Internship Programme (MIP) connects the candidate for the rank of ordained ministry with experienced pastors for mentoring and ministry training.

Ministerial Rights and Authorities
  • Ordained Minister  


Required Programmes of Study:
The Ministerial Internship Programme (MIP)

  1. Preach, Publish, Teach, defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  2. Do the work of an evangelist
  3. Serve as pastor of a church
  4. Baptise converts
  5. Receive believers into fellowship of church membership
  6. Administer Holy sacraments (ordinances)
  7. Solemnise rites of Matrimony
  8. Establish and organise churches


Continuing Ministerial Development Programme (CMDP)

The Continuing Ministerial Development Programme (CMDP) supports the candidates in their preparation for ministry of the ordained Bishop.

Ministerial Rights and Authorities
  • Ordained Bishop


Required Programmes of Study:
The Continuing Ministerial 
Development Programme (CMDP)

  1. Preach, Publish, Teach, defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  2. Serve as pastor and/or District Overseer or in other official capacities or appointments
  3. Baptise converts
  4. Receive believers into fellowship of church membership
  5. Administer Holy sacraments (ordinances)
  6. Solemnise rites of Matrimony
  7. Assist in Ordination ceremonies of fellow ministers
    8. Establish and organise churches


Use the following titles while Holding these specific positions:
  1. State/Territorial Overseer (or International equivalency)
  2. Administrative Bishop & International Executive Committee
  3. Members - Executive Bishop
  4. General Overseer - Presiding Bishop