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CAMS

CALLING AND MINISTRIES STUDIES (CAMS) 

 

Overview of the CAMS Program​

 

Throughout the CAMS program, the CAMS student will be given opportunities to develop the abilities to fulfill their divine calling and place of ministry. Completing the Calling and Ministry Studies (CAMS) program is the first step prior to receiving credentials with the Church of God. The credentialing of Church of God ministers is a formation process. CAMS helps the applicants determine if they are called to clergy ministry, as well as provides knowledge about ministry. These are the first steps that you will be taking to qualify you to then go forward with getting your credentials as an Exhorter in the Church of God. When you finish this program you will have a certificate from the DOE.  If you choose to proceed with your Exhorters Credential at the end of the program you will need to speak to your pastor and he should email mindev@cognesr.org to receive the Exhorters application. Note: there will be a separate fee if you choose to take the exam.

There are two sections in CAMS—seminars and individual study. The orientation and three seminars, which are attended by both the applicants and their spouses, provide tools so that the applicants can identify if they are called to clergy ministry. The seminars also offer an explanation of ministry.

The individual study for applicants includes three activities:

  1. Conducting personal devotions about calling and ministry.

  2. Completing three online training courses.

  3. Writing papers about their calling and understanding of ministry.

Spouses of applicants will attend the orientation and three seminars and will also write papers about their calling and understanding of ministry.

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The Northeast Hispanic Region is so excited to join you in this journey to acquire your CAMS and/or MIP certification.  This is the next step in achieving your ministerial goals within our denomination.

 

This form will serve as your sign-up for the CAMS program.  Once the information has been given to DOE1, you will receive an email from the Church of God which will give you sign on instructions for the courses you will be a part of.

 

Please make sure that your email address and your mailing address are correct when you utilize this form to sign-up for the program you are leaning towards. (Failure to provide accurate information can delay your registration)

 

CAMS 2025-2026 SCHEDULE​

Zoom Informational Session -- March 1, 2025

Application Deadline – May 1, 2025

Orientation & distribution of materials – August 16, 2025

1st Session – September 20, 2025

2nd Session – November 9, 2024

3rd Session – January 11, 2025

CAMS Graduation – June 2025 (During Northeast Hispanic Convention)

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CAMS FEES​

Traditional

Single person seeking credentials: $453

Married couple, one person seeking credential: $483

Married, both persons are seeking credentials: $758

 

Student (ages 17-22)

Single person seeking credentials: $165

Married couple, one person seeking credentials: $180

Married, both persons are seeking credentials: 

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 (please note that prices are subject to change)

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In order to begin this program, FULL PAYMENT must be received.

 

We know that God will do great things through these months of learning and leaning into the teachings and books you will read during your program.

 

Bishop Daniel Piñero

Northeast Hispanic Region

Ministerial Development Director

Email: mindev@cognesr.org

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