There is a simple three step process for how to join the CMA which is outlined below. It begins with relationship and continues with your decision to become a member alongside a fellowship of ministers committed to helping you hoist your sail in ministry. If you think the CMA is for you, this page walks you through the details of these steps.
What Is Membership?
One of our values is that we are here to help you hoist your sail. Often ordination is used as a distinction to set apart people who are authorized to minister on behalf of a church denomination. This can require years of study and much scrutiny. We do approach things in that manner, primarily because it is God who calls you to ministry, not us. To help remove the traditional barrier of traditional ordination we credential all our members.
There are three aspects available to your involvement in the CMA:
- Membership – all members are credentialed by us
- Licensing – for those members that have a need to perform weddings
- Ordination – for members who have not been ordained in the context of their local ministry.
It is our heart to be relational rather than transactional. Because of this we believe that ordination is best done by leaders that know you and walk with you in ministry. This is a paradigm shift for some, yet one that we believe is Biblical in nature. If you do not have people who are able to do this for you, you are welcome to contact us regarding possible options.