Faith Christian Fellowship International is privileged to have as members the following: churches, pastors, evangelists, missionaries, other clergy, and lay people from all around the world.
Benefits of Membership in FCFI
Up-to-date information regarding laws and regulations having to do with religious organizations.- We are not legal counselors, but we can refer you to someone for legal counsel and protection for the Individual Minister, Pastor and Mission Minister regarding religious and Church matters.
- Counsel on how to legally use housing, auto and cell phone allowances according to IRS regulations.
Monthly newsletters, occasional mailings, regional conferences and a yearly Membership Directory.- Mission program with certified missionaries that entail short-term mission trips.
- FCFI provides excellent avenues for fellowship and relationship building.
- FCFI provides accountability, covering, assistance and counsel for all members. It is very important for you to have a covering with a larger organization should you have unforeseen difficulties in your ministry.
- A national voice for ministers and missionaries to our representatives in the government.
- Provide Special Training at the conference of FCFI to help grow your ministry.
Please contact the office at (765) 675-8619 to get a new renewal form.
Types of Membership
FCFI welcomes the opportunity to interact and fellowship with other fellowships of similar faith and convictions. It recognizes the needs for unity in the body of Christ, the ministering gifts bestowed upon the New Testament Church, and Christ-like servant hood in being supportive and meeting others needs.
There are several types of membership in the fellowship which are listed below. Please print your application and mail it to: Faith Christian Fellowship International, PO Box 367, Eaton, OH 45320. Please include your security check fee with your application. If you do not have access to a printer, please contact the office and we would be happy to mail you an application.
Comprehensive Membership
If you are a ministry, church or organization that desires to have 501(c)(3) coverage, this application is for you. Becoming a charter member entitles you to be a subordinate of the international fellowship. This membership package includes one Ordained Minister’s Credentials for one year. This means that, once approved, you will be recognized by the IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. You may then issue tax deductible receipts to your donors.
Comprehensive Membership Requirements
Annual Membership Fee: $250 (501c3 coverage)
New Members will also be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.
Inclusive Membership
If you are a ministry, church or organization that already has 501(c)(3) coverage but desires to have national coverage, this application is for you. This membership package includes one Ordained Minister’s Credentials for one year. Once approved, you will receive a certificate of membership. This entitles you to all the benefits of the fellowship.
Annual Membership Fee: $200 (No 501c3 coverage)
New Members will also be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.
Ordained, Licensed or Chaplain Members
If you are already Ordained or Licensed by another ministry/organization but would like to be recognized as being ordained/licensed, please complete the application below along with the appropriate membership fees. This does NOT move your credentials to FCFI. If you are looking to be Ordained/Licensed by FCFI, please complete the Licensing/Ordination Packet below.
Annual Membership Fee: $100
New Members will also be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.
Ministry Credential Packet
If you are seeking to be ordained by Faith Christian Fellowship International, you must read and complete the attached Ordination Packet. You must be a member in good standing to be credentialed with FCFI.
New applicants will be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.
Minister In Training
Faith Christian Fellowship International has started a new program for the purpose of training those who have a desire and calling to enter full-time ministry. The MINISTER IN TRAINING program is a way for individuals to have some training on Biblical foundational truths and doctrine from a local pastor before being licensed into the ministry.
Annual Membership Fee: $50
New Members will also be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.
Helps/Support Ministry
1 Corinthians 12 clearly shows that there is a place for everyone in the Body of Christ to serve. The largest army in that Body is the Ministry of Helps or those people that stand beside the man or woman of God and help them fulfill their mission and vision. You must serve as a leader in your organization and be recommended by the head of the organization.
Annual Membership Fee: $100
New Members will also be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.
Marketplace Ministry
If you believe that God has prospered your business to impact the World with the Gospel, then this Fellowship is the place for you. This is not for ordination or licensing but to commission you to use your business to spread the Good News.
Annual Membership Fee: $100
New Members will also be charged a $35 fee for a personal background check.