AFCM Application

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Complete and submit the application form to the AFCM office.

2. Ensure pastoral and personal recommendation forms are received by the AFCM office (link to form: https://afcm.breezechms.com/form/0ee5eb7690).

3. Your AFCM Regional Director may schedule an interview as part of the process.

4. Await notification by mail regarding the decision on your application.

5. Upon approval, licensing and ordination confers ministry rights and privileges, including the authority to perform ministerial functions, such as solemnizing marriages, in line with AFCM International's tenets of faith. Note: Compliance with state and local laws is essential for marriage ceremonies.

I am applying for

ORDINATION $100 MINISTERIAL LICENSING $100 MEMBERSHIP ONLY $75

NOTE: To apply for MEMBERSHIP ONLY, you must hold ministerial credentials with another organization.

ANNUAL RENEWAL PROCESS

1. All credentials expire annually on the first day of January. The renewal fee is $100.00.

2. Credentialed married couples must each complete their own renewal forms (discount for couples).

3. Renewal forms need to be completed before December 31 to avoid a late fee.

4. A late fee of $25.00 will be applied to all renewals received online or postmarked after December 31st and will not be processed until the late fee is paid.

5. Ministers whose applications are approved in the last quarter of the year will not pay a renewal fee for the following year.

6. Ministers whose renewals are not received before March 1 will be placed on the inactive list and required to return their certificates.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name

Address

This address will receive a confirmation email

Cell Phone

Gender Male Female

Birthdate

Citizenship

Marital Status

Married Engaged Single Widowed Separated Divorced

If separated or divorced, provide thorough and completed details including date of divorce or separation:

Spouse Name

Date of Birth

Date of Marriage

Is your spouse or fiance(e)' saved and filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues? Yes No

Are you and your spouse or fiance'(e) willing to sumit to the leadership of AFCM? Yes No

Does your spouse or fiance'(e) support your call and ministry? Yes No

If no, please explain

CHURCH ATTENDANCE & REFERENCES

Name of the Church you currently pastor or attend

Church Address

Church Phone

Senior Pastor

How long have you attended this church?

If less than a year, please state the reason, and list the name of the last church you attended, including the pastor's name, address, and phone number, how long you attended, and the reason for leaving.

If you are NOT currently involved in your local church, please briefly explain

Have you ever been involved in a church split? Yes No

If yes, when did it take place and how were you involved?

YOUR MINISTRY

Do you have a definite call of God on your life to enter full-time ministry?

Yes No

Are you now in full-time ministry?

Yes No

If no, please explain

What are your current ministry responsibilities?

With what other ministerial organizations (if any) do you currently hold credentials?

Type of credential Ordination License

If you are leaving or have left this organization/denomination, please explain why

Why have you chosen AFCM International for ministerial credentials?

What is the best way AFCM can maintain a relationship with you?

Meetings Phone Calls Texts Emails Other

YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Date you were born again

Date you were filled with the Holy Spirit

Briefly relate your conversion experience

We feel that in order for a person to assume a leadership role in Christian ministry, the highest standards of personal conduct are expected. This includes abstinence from the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Understanding our position on the matter, please indicate your decision concerning our policy

I will abide by this policy I cannot abide by this policy

Have you ever had any civil or criminal proceedings against you?

Yes No

If yes, please explain

Is there anything in your life at this time that would hinder your ministry?

Yes No

If you have answered yes to the above question, please explain

YOUR VISION

Describe the call of God on your life and the vision for accomplishing this call

EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT

List all higher educational institutions attended and degrees earned, including Bible School/Seminary

Are you employed outside of ministry? Yes No

If so, what type of employment and how many hours per week do you work at this job?

STATEMENT OF TRUTH

I agree with the Tenets of Faith and Ministerial Ethics set forth by the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers. I hereby state my willingness to accept counsel from and adhere to the guidelines of the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers International. If at any time I feel I can no longer agree with the beliefs and practices of this organization, or if it is requested by those in authority for any reason, I will forfeit my credentials and return my membership card to AFCM. I understand that all items submitted to AFCM as part of the application process become the permanent property of AFCM and will not be returned. I grant AFCM permission to verify information on this application to include a state and national criminal history record check. By signing this application, I agree with the conditions outlined in the paragraphs above and I hereby state that all information contained on the renewal is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. E-Signature:

Date

Social Security Number

Please include a current photo (head and shoulders only) with this application.

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If you are credentialed with other organizations, include copies of certificates.

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APPLICATION FEES

Credit/Debit Card Number

Expiration Date/CVC

Name on Card Card Billing Address

AFCM Application

Description

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