Credentialing and Ordination
We believe in a missional approach to leadership development, and believe there are certain characteristics that those responding to a call to lead should possess. We particularly look for these qualities in those pursuing credentials. We believe that rising leaders should be: diligent in learning and growth, passionate about a compelling call to mission and ministry, committed to interdependent relationships that further the kingdom and a person of strong integrity and clear moral direction. This new credentialing process is designed to last three years, broken into 6 six month modules, each focusing on a core area of ministry and leadership development: Commencement, Competencies, Character, Confessions, Connectivity and Celebrations.
Each module will be hosted by a coach who will lead you through guided online web training calls. You will be expected to participate in each web meeting along with fulfilling each module’s unique requirements. As you move through each six month module additional fees will apply. During this process of The Leadership Focus you will work with your local Pastor and you will meet at different times with the CDP District Credentials Committee to discuss and evaluate your progress in this process. While The Leadership Focus training will take you through a learning, teaching, mentoring process, the CDP District will be the ones to bestow appropriate Ministerial License and/or Ordination as deemed appropriate.
Credentialing Process Overview
Licensing and Ordination
We are so pleased that you have an interest in pursuing Ministerial Credentials in the Church of God. The Chesapeake-Delaware-Potomac District of the Church of God (CDP District) greatest desire is that this process be a positive experience for you. We hope this foundational time in your ministry will not only expand your knowledge and understanding of ministry but will be an encouraging experience. The Leadership Focus – Partnering to develop health, growing missional leaders to expand the Kingdom of God in the present age. The Leadership Focus is an online ministry development tool, designed to equip and strengthen leaders in the Church of God through relational training with a missional perspective.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about the credentialing process in the CDP District and Church of God you can email credentialing@cdpchurches.org and someone from our credentialing committee will get back with you.
MODULE #2: COMPETENCIES
Develop resources and skills in understanding ourselves and those we lead and serve. Unpack your own assessments. Learn more about conflict management, organizational life cycles and leadership skills.
MODULE 3: CHARACTER
Identify your own personal ministerial ethics, how to establish healthy boundaries and develop a commitment to accountability. Discussion and exploration for writing your own theological belief statements.
MODULE 4: CONFESSIONS
Theological beliefs and practices that define the Church of God are explored within the context of Christianity and world religions. Completion of your 16 theological statement.
MODULE 5: CONNECTIVITY
Understand the heritage of the Church of God as a missional call to go into all the world. Practical application for connecting with the Church of God at multiple levels as well as connecting to the communities we serve.
MODULE 6: CELEBRATIONS
This final module is the capstone to all previous modules. Participants utilize learned skills to develop a 3-5 year Life and Ministry Plan (LAMP) that serves as a guide for continued growth and development.
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