Applicants for Ordained Bishop must be male and have completed CAMS & MIP (or equivalents).

Applicant must be at least 25 years old with eight years of ministerial experience; or three years of active ministry accompanied by a ministry related degree or its equivalency from an accredited institution or one certified by the Church of God DIVISION OF EDUCATION; or, 30 years old with five years of ministerial experience. Ministerial experience means date of first credential, or other documentation.