Each licensed minister* in the Church of God of Prophecy  will be required to complete twenty (20) Continuing Education Credits (CECs) per year. Because we are still rolling this out, only twelve (12) CECs will be expected for 2025. The Continuing Education Guide (downloadable) describes how these credits may be obtained. Continuing education hours should not be confused with credit hours required in college or seminary courses. Earning the suggested number of credits should be manageable and enjoyable.
 
Numerous opportunities throughout the year will be provided to earn CECs. Examples are:
  • Events sponsored by the International Offices, North American general presbyter’s office,  State Office,  and pre-approved district and local COGOP Leadership Training Events. 
  • TN Marriage Retreat classes, TN Minister’s Intensive classes, Equip Training, Powerhouse classes, Crave classes, Ministerial Development Training Video classes and book studies are possible avenues for earning CECs, too.

For more information, please read the Continuing Education Guide below.

*Retired Ministers are exempt from the Continuing Education requirements.

Continuing Education Guide

Continuing Education Pre-Approval Form

 
 
 
 

 

How to Earn CECs through Reading

With the abundance of good Christian books available, it would be impossible for TN State Office to create an adequate book list for our ministry to earn CECs.  Therefore, we are entrusting our ministers with the responsibility to choose worthy books that will enhance their ministries.
 
After reading a Christian non-fiction book of your choosing and submitting the Continuing Education Credit Book Form below, you will receive 2-3 CECs per book.  You may download this fillable pdf and submit it by email or you may print it, complete and mail to:
 
TN State Ministries
P O Box 2319
Hendersonville, TN 37077-2319
Continuing Education Credit Book Form