Training videos in sets of 2 or 3 sessions for each series with instructor Bishop Mitchell Corder, Administrative Bishop. Training is geared toward leaders in the local church, volunteer or paid staff, and other ministry related workers.
CAMS is required prior to obtaining Exhorter credentials in the Church of God.
Certificate in Ministerial Studies (CIMS)
CIMS are Courses of Individual Study for Ministerial Credentials.
Ministerial Internship Program (MIP)
MIP is required prior to obtaining Ordained Minister credentials in the Church of God.
Lay Leadership Development (LLD)
LLD is a training program for pastors to motivate, equip, and train leaders in the local congregation.
Internet Degree Program (IDP) Patten University
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Virginia Chaplaincy Training / Certification
The Chaplains Commission provides training opportunities regarding crisis and disaster response.
Pastoral Training
Virginia has developed an ongoing training program for pastors based on morning worship attendance. Groups designated: Dynamic (125 or less); Discovery (126-249); Developing (250-449); and Destiny (450 and up)
Equippers Conference (Biennial)
Multi-track seminars personalized for training local church leaders across the state
Timothy Program
When a Virginia minister is appointed to his or her first church as pastor he will be assigned a mentoring pastor.
New Generation Leaders Training
Training opportunity specifically designed for ministers/leaders, ages 45 and under.
Church Planters Training
Annual systemic training opportunities for those interested and involved in starting new churches
Equipping Leadership Through Periodic Ministry Resources
- Bishop's
blog
- Monthly recommended resources
- E-LEAD (Bishop's electronic newsletter for leadership)
REBOOT Youth Leaders Conference
A 2-day event filled with ideas, resources and fellowship.
