MIP General Information
Individuals credentialed at the Exhorter level in the Church of God are required to complete the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) prior to advancing to the rank of Ordained Minister.
The MIP is comprised of three parts: (1) Studies on the Bible, doctrine, and leadership; (2) a supervised practicum with a pastor; and (3) eight monthly seminars. The studies are completed through individual study by using the Internet study venue or the DVD study venue.
MIP candidates are assigned to supervising pastors who will provide knowledge about ministry and give opportunity to develop skills for ministry during a supervised practicum. The assignments of MIP candidates to supervising pastors are made on the basis of personal training needs, geographical factors, and availability.
The eight monthly seminars cover a range of materials that address ministry topics and issues. The seminars complement and add to the experience of the supervised practicum.
During MIP, the candidates and spouses follow a daily schedule of spiritual, study, and physical assignments. These involve the completion of studies, the supervised practicum, the eight seminars, and evaluations by the supervising pastor, as well as interviews at the monthly seminars.
REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Complete a MIP/Ordained Minister Application.
Submit the application by the deadline (June 1) and a $50.00 background check fee.
Complete the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP), beginning in August.
Verify that all fees are paid in full and all MIP requirements have been met.
MIP Commissioning Service is held in Cleveland, TN in May
MIP Graduation will take place during Camp Meeting in June.
Once the intern has graduated from MIP, they will be eligible to take the Ordained Minister exam.
MIP Resources
2024-2025 SCHEDULE
September 13-14
Friday - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - 8:30 AM - 3:30 AM
November 2
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
December 7
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
January4
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
February 7 & 8
RiverOak Church of God - Danville, VA
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
March 1
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
April 5
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
may 3
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Applying for MIP
You may obtain the MIP Application by clicking below:
Completed applications are due in the state office by June 1, 2025
Candidates that had a change in marital status following receipt of their Exhorters should submit their application by January 31, 2025.
Our office must receive $50 for a background check to process the application. The payment can be made by check or online at WWW.VACOG.ORG/RESOURCES. If your Exhorter Certificate’s date is before June 1, 2021, AND you paid $100 for your initial background check, your fee is waived.
COST FOR MIP
$740 Single Person Seeking Credentials
$1065 Married Couple, One Person Seeking Credentials
$1125 Married Couple, Both Seeking Credentials
Cost is always subject to change.
AFTER MIp
At the conclusion of the training period, MIP candidates are commissioned and awarded a certificate of completion from Ministerial Development/School of Ministry. All students who successfully complete MIP will also receive 16 hours of credit from the School of Ministry. These CIMS credits may be transferred upon enrollment in any Church of God undergraduate college or university.
After successfully completing MIP, the applicant is ready to obtain an Ordained Minister Study Guide from international offices and study for the exam. Exams are given four times a year, twice in March and twice in October.
