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Frequently Asked Questions 

Does CMI license Ministers? 
YES, as long as that minister is above reproach.  The minister must also agree with CMI’s Tenets of Faith.  There are two levels of credentials:  Licensed and Ordained.  The LICENSE level of credentials provides the minister with official ministerial recognition.  The ORDINATION level of credentials is the highest level of recognition for a minister and can be applied for either after holding Licensed credentials with CMI for two years or if transferring Ordination credentials from another recognized denomination or organization.

Does CMI license women? 
YES, we feel the field of ministry is open to women wherever God should lead and gift them.

Does CMI support licensing those who have been divorced? 
CMI takes every case individually and the leadership makes a judgment objectively based on the Scriptures.  Our desire is to see restoration of life and ministry.  We currently do have ministers who have gone through divorce and hold credentials with CMI.

What does CMI offer to ministers? 
CMI offers ministers a base for fellowship among pastors and other Christian leaders and workers around the globe.  We offer a conduit to the field of missions through the network of pastors and churches under our care or covering.

How is CMI going to achieve its vision? 
CMI will achieve its vision through the team of pastors, ministers and churches that network with us.  This will involve church planting, church development and church motivation to missions.  CMI is dedicated to raising up leaders and workers to fulfill the mandate to spread the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world.

What ministries are available through CMI? 
CMI encourages its ministers to run with their own personal vision.  However, we will be available to help them facilitate their ministries by sending ministers and/or ministry teams to visit and to coordinate short-term missions.  CMI will also highlight the various ministries through regular reporting through newsletter, ministers’ meetings, conferences, or on our website.

Requirements

One can join CMI under the following …

License
This level of credentials provides the minister with official recognition that allows him or her to perform all the regular functions associated with this position.  This level of accreditation allows the minister time for God to reinforce His calling upon his or her ministry.  The CMI Board of Directors may approve candidates that hold current licenses from other recognized and approved ministerial organizations.

Ordination
This level of credentials is the highest level of official recognition for a minister.  Candidates must have held their CMI Licensing credentials for at least two years.  The CMI Board of Directors may approve candidates that hold current Ordination from other recognized and approved organizations.

 Note:  CMI reserves the right to give credentials based on compelling biblical education, if applicant is involved in schooling.

Fees 

Application Fees
All credential levels for application vary according to country.

US$75             USA, CANADA, GERMANY

US$10             ARGENTINA, ARUBA, BENIN, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL,
                       COLOMBIA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GHANA, HAITI,
                       INDIA, MEXICO, PERU, TOGO, URUGUAY
                       (these countries already have credentialed ministers
                       and/or country offices)

Renewal Fees
All credential levels for renewal vary according to country.

US$50             USA, CANADA, GERMANY – renewed yearly

US$10             ARGENTINA, ARUBA, BENIN, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL,
                       COLOMBIA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GHANA, HAITI,
                       INDIA, MEXICO, PERU, TOGO, URUGUAY
                       – renewed every 2 years on set calendar

Upgrade Fees
After fulfilling requirements specified, licensed ministers may apply for ordination credentials with CMI.  This upgrade fee will vary according to country.  In the USA, the fee is US$25.

Tithing
All levels of credentials in the USA and Canada require one half (1/2) of the ministers tithe be given to CMI.  These tithes may be sent to headquarters in the USA.  Outside the USA and Canada, the percentage of tithe and where to submit your tithes varies according to country.  This is coordinated by the country and/or area director in your region.

By Mail:

Christian Ministries International Fellowship
2234 N Federal Highway #458
Boca Raton, Florida 33431 USA

By Phone: (561) 322-0002

By Fax: (561) 395-3065

By E-Mail: Info@cmifellowship.org