IFCM Ministry Credentials

Four Divisions of IFCM
Because many people want to relate to IFCM on different levels, four different divisions of our Ministerial Coalition have been developed. These are:

1. Visitation Minister - Issued after a period of training and instruction to those involved in visitation to hospitals, jails, shut-ins and other members of the congregation at the direction of the Senior Pastor. The Visitation Minister should be a co-laborer in the local body, assisting the Senior Pastor and Pastoral Staff in the general work of the ministry.

2. Licensed Minister - Issued following a period of training and instruction. The commission to preach authorizes an individual to fulfill certain ministry functions such as preaching, teaching, and officiating at weddings and funerals, while serving as an active member of the local church ministry. The licensed person is duly recognized as a minister of Jesus Christ, but without the classification of being a ministry gift as recorded in Ephesians 4:11. (Apostle, Prophet, Pastor, Teacher, Evangelist.)

3. Ordained Minister - Ordination recognizes the ministry offices of Apostle, Prophet, Pastor, Teacher and Evangelist to serve in the fullness of their calling. (Ephesians 4:11-12) They are then to serve as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a minister under authority. Fulfilling the duties of a fully ordained minister of International Fellowship of Christian Ministries, Inc.

4. Associate Member - For more information on Associate Membership, CLICK HERE!

Because we hold to 1 Thessalonians 5:12 which states, "…we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you," upon application to our Board of Elders, the applicant will be evaluated to determine if he has met all Biblical qualifications.

If he/she is so proven, we will count it our highest honor to be God's instrument of establishment and activation in the believer's life. Nothing gives us more joy than to see our brothers and sisters in Christ firmly planted in the House of God and fully functioning with absolute confidence and boldness in whatever gifts they possess as children of God and co-heirs with Christ.




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