Those called to the ministry after their formal education has been completed often find that the opportunity to attend a college or seminary requires financial responsibilities that are difficult to meet, especially with a family.
With the understanding that ministerial training is needed, the Church has instituted the Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS), a nontraditional training curriculum, that provides an opportunity for every minister to receive ministerial training in a Distance Learning Center or via personal or Internet study.
The Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS) consists of 21 courses, offering 42 credits. Of the 42 credits, 34 are required for the CIMS certificate.
While CIMS is open to any qualified applicant, the program was designed for ministers who hold Church of God credentials or who have been set forth for ministry by a local church.
Rev. Richard Skinner
Distance Learning Center Coordinator
cims@theniagara.org