United 4 Christ
Association of Ministers & Churches
Membership
Requirements to be Recognized as a Minister by the United 4 Christ Association of Ministers & Churches
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The candidate must be accepted into membership with our organization (which requires clear statements of personal ministry goals, vision, mission statements, and agreement with our values in ministry).
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The candidate must make a firm confession of the evangelical Christian faith. This is defined as confessing agreement with every point in our statement of faith.
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The candidate must pass a theological evaluation by an Overseer serving within our organization and/or provide credentials. This is a part of the application process which may be conducted by email, phone call, or in person.
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The candidate must use their testimony to demonstrate a call to ministry through the application process.
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The candidate must confirm that they are free from sexual sin.
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The candidate must confirm that heterosexual intercourse outside of marriage is sin.
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The candidate must agree that homosexuality is sin, and that they will never officiate a same sex marriage with the privileges of their ordination.
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The candidate must pass a background check.
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The candidate must be free from illegal drug use for not less than one year at the time of application.
We are not singling out homosexuals by these statutes, as we do not recognize the ordination of heterosexuals who are practicing sex outside of wedlock or who are living in any other apparent sin of sexuality. We hold such behaviors as immoral in accordance with the Teachings of God's Word. We love all people of all races and sexual orientations; however, we do not approve of all behavior. Adherence to these beliefs is the foundation of our morality and religion. This is our Religious Right under the 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.