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:

In PDF and DOC Formats:
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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.

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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)

In DOC Format:
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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)

Orientation to the Church of God

Credentials Covenant

Five-Year Review (sample from the CDP District)

Child/Youth Protective Policies & Volunteer Applications

Miscellaneous Samples

In PDF Format:
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Search Committee Handbook

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En Formato PDF:
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For more information, contact:

Roz Hency
Credentialing Program Coordinator
800-848-2464, ext. 2177
RHency@chog.org

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