July 23, 2012
Dear Minister:
Christian greetings! I trust that things are going well for you and your ministry.
It has been said, "The highest calling demands the finest training." So, I am writing to make you aware of the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP). The General Assembly Minutes states that a minister with the first rank must complete the MIP before being promoted to the rank of Ordained Minister.
If you have not completed the MIP, I strongly urge you to enroll in the upcoming term. The Orientation Meeting will be Saturday, August 25th, at the North Georgia Church of God State Office. This meeting is for all MIP interns & spouses, and their Supervising Pastors. The monthly seminars will begin Saturday, October 6th, 2012, and will conclude on May 4th, 2013. Attached is an application for you, as well as one for your Supervising Pastor. You can mail, fax or email the applications to:
North Georgia Church of God State Office
962 Parkside Walk Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Attention: Rena Linscott
Fax: 770-274-1200
Phone: 770-448-9300
Email: rena@ngacog.org
Time is very short, so we need to receive your application right away if you would like to participate in the 2012-2013 MIP term. Please note there is a $15.00 application fee.
I hope you will make the decision to take the next step by applying for the MIP.
Be blessed,
Marty
Marty Baker, D.Min.
Lead Pastor / Stevens Creek Church
North Georgia MIP State Coordinator
P. S. This email is being sent to ALL ministers that hold the first rank. If you have already completed the MIP, please disregard this message.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application deadline: August 2, 2012
To apply for the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP), please click on the links below this page and print the following documents:
Please note that applicants must have completed the CAMS study course and hold exhorter’s credentials prior to applying for the MIP. (For information on the CAMS study course, please contact Joy Carroll at the State Office -- Phone 770-274-1207 or Email joy@ngacog.org.)
An Orientation Meeting for MIP interns, their spouses and their supervising pastors will take place on Saturday, August 25th, 2012, at the North Georgia Church of God State Offices. Attendance is a requirement.
Important Note: Spouses of married interns are required to attend the Orientation as well as the monthly seminars, and to complete and pass the MIP course of study.
To apply for the MIP:
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Print and complete the Intern application form.
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Print the Supervising Pastor application form and have your Supervising Pastor complete it.
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Send both completed forms to the State Office (address on forms), along with a check for the $15.00 application fee. Checks should be made payable to Church of God State Fund. Both the intern and supervising pastor applications are subject to approval by the Administrative Bishop. The application deadline has been extended to August 2, 2012.
We appreciate your interest in the MIP and look forward to receiving your application soon.
