mINISTERIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
(ORDAINED MINISTER)
REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Complete a MIP/Ordained Minister Application (application obtained by the pastor).
Submit the application by the deadline (June 1) along with a 6-month tithe report, and a $55.00 background check fee.
Submit the Local Church Endorsement form, signed by the pastor, church clerk, and district overseer (this is completed upon a “setting forth” via church conference.
Complete the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP), beginning in September.
Verify that all fees are paid in full and all MIP requirements have been met.
The MIP Retreat will take place in April and MIP Commissioning Service will take place in May.
MIP Graduation will take place during the Tennessee State Camp Meeting in June.
Once the intern has graduated from MIP, they will be eligible to take the Ordained Minister exam.
DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE MIP PROGRAM:
Applicants for the MIP must currently hold Exhorter credentials in order to apply. MIP is required in order to advance from the rank of Exhorter to the rank of Ordained Minister.
The purpose of the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) is to provide ministerial preparation through practical training on the local church level, academic self-study, and monthly training seminars, focusing on vital topics for spiritual leadership and effectiveness.
The Ministerial Internship Program is comprised of three parts:
1. Eight monthly seminars at the State Office, attended by the candidates and their spouses
2. Online courses and studies on the Bible, doctrine, and leadership
3. A supervised practicum with an assigned pastor
The assignments of MIP candidates to supervising pastors are made on the basis of personal training needs, geographical factors, and availability. The seminars complement and add to the experience of the supervised practicum.
In the case of candidates who are married, both the candidate and their spouse are required to participate in the program. A nonclergy spouse is required to successfully complete two Bible courses in MIP and participate in all other requirements including monthly seminars, monthly self-evaluations, and full participation as a spouse in the supervising local church. (Note: In order for the candidate to be approved to graduate from MIP, the spouse assignments must also be complete.)
To apply for the MIP, please have your pastor contact Stephanie Nichols in the State Office at snichols@cogtn.org. MIP is offered once a year, beginning in September. The deadline to submit applications is June 1.
MIP 2023-2024 SCHEDULE
1st Session - Saturday, September 9, 2023
2nd Session - Saturday, October 7, 2023
3rd Session - Saturday, November 4, 2023
4th Session - Saturday, December 2, 2023
5th Session - Saturday, January 6, 2024
6th Session - Saturday, February 3, 2024
7th Session - Saturday, March 9, 2024
8th Session - Saturday, April 6, 2024
MIP Retreat - Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27, 2024
MIP Commissioning - Friday, May 17-Saturday, May 18, 2024
MIP Recognition at State Camp Meeting - Wednesday, June 19, 2024
MIP 2023-2024 FEE SCHEDULE
Single person seeking credentials - $660.00
Married couple, one person seeking credentials - $880.00 (per couple)
Married couple, both persons seeking credentials - $1,293.00 (per couple)
(Please note that prices are subject to change.)
Note: Please sign up the first time to create an account. The system needs to match the email you have in the database. We ask that an individual pay online for their fees so that your payment is credited to your account. If a church is wanting to help sponsor an applicants fees we ask the church to reimburse the applicant personally. Please email Crista Barnes if assistance is needed.
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