CPM organises and runs a training programme for members of the organisation, which leads to accreditation as a Prayer Minister. This accreditation acknowledges completion of the training programme and the gaining of the required experience to be competent to conduct a Prayer Ministry Appointment, either on a Prayer Ministry Course or in a local situation.

The training programme consists of a series of stages, all of which must be completed.

STAGE ONE Attendance at two Prayer Ministry Courses. These courses are aimed at personal Prayer Ministry. The basic concepts of Prayer Ministry are taught, and those who feel called into this Ministry will be able to gain an insight into the workings of the Ministry.
STAGE TWO Attendance at a Training Course One.

Prior to attendance at this course candidates must:

1. Undergo a regional assessment as to verify gifting and calling as a Prayer Minister.
2. Gain local experience as a "backup" (see Stage Three (1) below) at three Prayer Ministry Appointments

The aim of the Training Course One is to teach the basics principles and practice of Prayer Ministry using the insights of Christian Prayer Ministries. Following attendance at the Training Course One, experience as a support Prayer Minister during at least two Prayer Ministry Appointments must be obtained. On satisfactory completion of this, the National Committee may grant a certificate of recognition as a Support Prayer Minister.

STAGE THREE Attendance at a Training Course Two.

Prior to attendance at this course candidates must:-

1. Gain further experience during at least ten Prayer Ministry Appointments, the majority of which will be during CPM Prayer Ministry courses; all must be with a CPM Accredited Prayer Minister. A record must be kept of these appointments and each one must be "signed off" by the Accredited Prayer Minister.
2. The record of Prayer Ministry experience must be presented for scrutiny before acceptance onto the Training Course Two.

The aim of the Training Course Two, is to revise the teaching of the Training Course One. In addition it will include an assessment of competence to lead a Prayer Ministry Appointment.

On satisfactory completion of the Training Course Two as agreed by the course team, the National Executive Committee of Christian Prayer Ministries may grant Accreditation as a Prayer Minister.

Accreditation is retained by Prayer Ministers, subject to compliance with the CPM Code of Ethics and Practice.  

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