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Ministerial Internship Program Celebration Slated for May 15-16

The annual Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) celebration will convene this year at the North Cleveland Church of God on May 15–16, 2015.  This year, more than 700 individuals are participating in the church’s acclaimed Ministerial Development Program as candidates, supervising pastors, spouses, and leaders.

A special celebration and worship service will take place on Friday evening, May 15. The Reverend Robert Madu will speak in the service that begins at 7:00 p.m. Madu has preached around the world in churches, universities, and special venues, including at Catalyst conferences. More information about Madu can be obtained at www.robertmadu.com [1].

General Overseer Dr. Mark L. Williams will preach the Commissioning message and offer the Commissioning prayer for the MIP candidates and their spouses on Saturday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. It is noteworthy that the general overseer of the Church of God will preach and commission these new ministers to take the gospel around the world.

“Everyone is invited to come and celebrate with us as we recognize and commission our new ministers,” said J. David Stephens, D.D., Assistant General Overseer and Executive Director of the Division of Education.

Registration for the services is not required, but more information on the MIP Commissioning Celebration can be found athttp://mipcommissioning.cogdoe.org [2].