Credentials Materials
The intent of the Credentials Manual is to provide the basis for a standardized, equitable, and consistent process to be used by all recognized ministerial credentialing units associated with the Church of God movement (Anderson, Indiana) in the United States and Canada. It intends to put biblical foundations into definitional and operational terms for the current recognition and practice of Christian ministry in the Church of God movement. It attempts to reflect the proper balance between legitimate autonomy and needed authority in the church’s life.
The parties for whom the Credentials Manual is made available are: prospective ministers wanting to become credentialed; practicing ministers wanting to know responsibilities for maintaining credentials; congregations wanting to know what their obligations are; and persons from other faith-groups looking for information on Church of God polity.
Also provided here are downloadable standard forms, suggested materials and samples, and other helpful information:
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If you are interested in obtaining Church of God credentials, administered through our local state and regional assemblies, please contact Roz Hency for more information at 800-848-2464, ext. 2177 or RHency@chog.org.
Credentials Manual: A copy of the manual is available through CHOG 24/7 or contact Roz Hency at 800-848-2464, ext 2177 or RHency@chog.org.
Official Credentialing Forms for Credentials Committees Only (Ministers should contact your credentials chairperson for instructions)
- New Minister Profile (PDF 69 KB)
- Minister’s Change (PDF 62 KB)
- Inter-Assembly Transfer (PDF 57 KB)
- Have You Moved? (PDF 35 KB)
- Official Notification (PDF 51 KB)
- Notice of Restoration (PDF 36 KB)
- New Church Profile (PDF 63 KB)
- Church Change (PDF 62 KB)
- New Freestanding Organization Profile (PDF 62 KB)
- Form Usage Guide (PDF 23 KB)
- Assembly ID Sheet (PDF 17 KB)
- Position Codes (PDF 108 KB)
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Suggested Credentialing Materials and Samples for use by Credentials Committees only (New Ministers should contact your credentials chairperson for instructions.)
Credentialing Application Materials (for use by committees only)
- Summary of the Steps in Qualifying for Vocational Credentialing (27 KB)
- Application for Ministry Credentials (38 KB)
- Application Response Form (24 KB)
- Ministerial Endorsement Form (26 KB)
- Release of Information Form (22 KB)
- Background Authorization Sample (27 KB)
- Ministerial Evaluation Survey (41 KB)
- Educational Track Information (48 KB)
- Credentialing File Checklist (33 KB)
- Covenant Agreement for Ordination (25 KB)
- Credentials for the Spouse of a Deceased Minister (23 KB)
- Application for Recognition as a Church of God Congregation (30 KB)
Orientation to the Church of God
- Orientation to the Church of God (27 KB)
Credentials Covenant
- Credentials Covenant (29 KB)
Five-Year Review (sample from the CDP District)
- Five Year Review Process (33 KB)
- Five Year Review Questions (47 KB)
- Five Year Review Form (27 KB)
- Service of Recognition of Ordained Minister (27 KB)
Child/Youth Protective Policies & Volunteer Applications
- Volunteer and Staff Conduct Policy 1 (25 KB)
- Child Protective Policy (26 KB)
- GuideOne Insurance Links (30 KB)
- Confidential Volunteer Application 1 (35 KB)
- Confidential Volunteer Renewal Application 1 (31 KB)
Miscellaneous Samples
- Ordination Service (41 KB)
- Assembly/Congregational Covenant (28 KB)
- Restriction on Use of Facilities (23 KB)
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Search Committee Handbook
- Mission Possible (663 KB)
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- Perfil de Nuevo Ministro (299 KB)
- Cambio(s) en Datos del Ministro (315 KB)
- Perfil de Iglesia Nueva (239 KB)
- Formato de Cambio(s) de Iglesia (336 KB)
- Transferencia Entre Asambleas (478 KB)
For more information, contact:
Roz Hency
Credentialing Program Coordinator
800-848-2464, ext. 2177
RHency@chog.org