In addition to the written expectations of the denomination, I have my own personal, unofficial criteria for endorsing candidates for ministry ordination.
Important elements in the process of obtaining Ministry credentials & Ordination in the Hawaii Church of God of ProphecyState/National Ministry Review Board Approval Application, to be approved by Review Board, Overseer and Area Presbyter Formal Ordination & credentials A Life of Selfless Service should be the norm Some formal Theological Education should be pursued to the extent possible Stewardship & Accountability: candidates should set the example in
- Personal Spiritual Formation should be demonstrated in
- Prayer
- Bible study
- Small group participation
- Worship
- Reflection/Journaling/Blog
- The COGOP Requires this sequence
- Affirmation: set forth by local church
- Mentoring by senior leaders
- 5 Book-based studies (with open-book exams)
- The Bible
- Spiritual Formation
- History of Christianity
- COGOP History, Polity, Doctrine and Future
- Ministry Policy Manual
- Actively, consistently volunteering to do the unseen for the unthankful
- Community involvement
- Lifelong learning posture
- Self-education (Reading, reflecting)
- Hawaii Ministry Development Center Courses
- Hawaiian Islands Ministries Annual Conference/Seminars
- Bible College, Seminary
- Faithful attendance
- Faithful participation
- Faithful stewardship (Tithing & Giving)
- Faithful reporting
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