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REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS: I attest that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older, of good Christian character having repented of my sins and accept Jesus solely as my Lord and Savior. I attest that I am called of God to be a Christian Minister and agree to uphold sound Biblical principles, and agree that I will uphold the ministerial code of ethics, and agree that I am in harmony with the teachings, practices, and beliefs as a member of the UCFM. |
| 1.1 |
I understand and agree to complete with passing grades any current or future educational studies or UCFM certifications. |
| 1.2 |
I understand and agree that UCFM ordination is not offered to those who are currently incarcerated, on probation, parole, or those who have in the past committed crimes that are morally shocking to society |
| 1.3 |
I understand and agree that UCFM ordination is not offered to those who continue to teach or practice lewdness, homosexuality, pornography, polygamy, etc., or who support practices or beliefs which are illegal or contrary to established Christian standards. |
| 1.4 |
I understand and agree that I will not use UCFM issued credentials for novelty reasons, or for a one-time event to solemnize the marriage of a family member or friend. (EXAMPLE: Father to officiate ceremony of his daughter). |
| 1.5 |
I understand and agree that UCFM ordained ministers are prohibited from officiating same sex marriages, illegal marriages, or marriages where the officiate may have an obvious ethical or professional conflict of interest. (Example: A Police Officer or Judge may later have a legal conflict caused by their profession in later dealing with a divorce, domestic matter, or child custody dispute where they solemnized the marriage). |
| 1.6 |
I understand and agree that UCFM ordination is not offered to "Marriage Ministries" that do not offer competent pre-marriage Christian counseling. |
| 1.7 |
I understand and agree that I will in no manner claim to represent the United Christian Faith Ministries without prior written approval of the UCFM Sr. Pastor. |
| 2.0 |
LEADERSHIP: I will not publicly make comments that are defamatory, derogatory or false about other brothers and sisters in Christ, Christian Ministries or the UCFM - its leadership or any members. |
| 3.0 |
FALSIFYING INFORMATION: I understand and agree that the UCFM may seek legal remedies as authorized by a consensus of the UCFM leadership for persons acting outside the "brotherhood" scope of 1Cor. 6:, who obtain membership or credentials under falsehood, unauthorized possession of proprietary UCFM information including email addresses, passwords and user names of UCFM members. |
| 4.0 |
ACTIVE: I agree and understand that I am required to log into my private office at the UCFM website at least once every 180 days to keep my membership status in good standing. I agree that if I do not log into my private office within 365 days that my membership and any issued credentials may be canceled or archived offline because of inactivity. Further, if for some legitimate reason I cannot log into my private office, I shall contact someone from Senior leadership and ask for a waiver for this provision. |
| 4.1 |
REAFFIRM CREDENTIALS: I understand and agree that I am required to yearly contact a regional leader to reaffirm my "Active Good Standing" status with the UCFM and fulfill any current or future documentation, testing or educational requirements to annually reaffirm my ordination commitment. |
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CONTACT: I understand and agree to receive contact from the UCFM leadership by email, letters, fax, or telephone contacts. |
| 4.3 |
PROFILE RECORD: I understand and agree that I am required to update my ministry profile record to reflect current changes in residency including phone numbers, email address, or major changes in my statement of beliefs. I understand and agree that my membership and credentials may be revoked if I should edit my UCFM profile information in order to hide my identity, age, contact information, or beliefs. |
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CANCELATION: I understand and agree that either the UCFM or I may cancel my membership or credentials at any time by sending an official email or by entering a tech support request. I agree to immediately stop using UCFM issued credentials and surrender issued credentials by return mail to the UCFM. |
| 5.0 |
NON CONTRACTUAL: I understand and agree that the issuance of ordination credentials does not constitute a contract or employment, nor have I been promised or guaranteed that issued credentials will be accepted or honored by other organizations or government entities. |
| 5.1 |
INDEPENDENT AND ACCOUNTABLE: The status of all ministers ordained and recognized by the UCFM is to remain a sovereign Independent Minister, Church, or Ministry being a wholly separate and sovereign entity from the UCFM, yet I voluntarily agree to be held accountable to appointed Elders of the UCFM leadership. |
| 5.2 |
LEGAL ~ ETHICAL OPERATION: I understand and agree to conduct myself in a moral, ethical, and lawful manner, knowing that it is my full legal responsibility to know and follow the laws governing my ordination, ministry, and actions. |
| 5.3 |
RIGHT TO SANCTION: I understand and agree that ordination credentials are intended for life; however, at the sole discretion of the UCFM, any issued credentials or membership association may be sanctioned for reasons including but not limited to: my conduct, behavior, activity, actions or teachings that are contrary to Christian principles and practices. |
| 6.0 |
OTHER CREDENTIALS: I understand and agree that I am required to fully report and disclose to the UCFM leadership any credentials or associations which I currently hold by religious or other organizations which support mixed religious beliefs including but not limited to (U.L.C., Wicca, Satanism, Psychic, Tarot reading, Mormonism, Jehovah Witness, Occult, New Age, Unitarian, Universal-ism, Witchcraft, hate or racial biased organizations, or any other organizations which are not in harmony with the UCFM statement of faith and membership guidelines, etc.).
This also would include religious orders, secret societies, Knighthood, or other organizations who bestow or sell abhorrent religious titles e.g. "Knight, Father, Lord, Most Holy, Most Reverend, etc.". |
| 6.1 |
RENOUNCE NON-CHRISTIAN CREDENTIALS: I understand and agree I am required to officially renounce any credentials or abhorrent religious titles from such organization listed in paragraph (6.0). |
| 7.0 |
HOLD HARMLESS: I understand and agree to hold the United Christian Faith Ministries, its leadership, officers, agents, and the membership harmless in all matters including but not limited to my operation, actions, practices, beliefs, counseling, disclosures, usage, or associations whether this be by omission, willfulness, or by negligence. |
| 8.0 |
TACOO REVISIONS: I understand and agree that the terms and conditions of ordination may be revised at the sole discretion of the UCFM. I understand and agree to abide by the current and future revisions of these terms and conditions, and I further agree that it is my full responsibility to know and keep up with any future TACOO revisions.
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| 8.1 |
TACOO RESPONSIBILITY: I understand and agree that UCFM leaders may attempt to contact me regarding changes to my membership or credentials; however, the UCFM has no obligation to contact me regarding my standing, sanctions, or status of issued credentials, and I agree that it is my sole responsibility to check or inquire of my status at the UCFM website. |
| 9.0 |
CREDENTIALS RENEWALS:
I understand and agree that I MUST RENEW MY "Letter of Good Standing" and "ministry I.D. Card" every year.
Credentials automatically expire on your ordination date.
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| 10.0 |
RECOGNITION: I understand and agree to recognize the educational achievements, awards, and credentials issued by the UCFM. |
| 11.0 |
GIVING - AN ACT OF WORSHIP: I understand and agree that when I give to the UCFM I will not claim these gifts as a return on my investment in the form of a tax deduction. I agree to cheerfully give based upon the worthiness and fruits of the receiver as an act of Worship to God. Click Here for further information. |
| 12.0 |
AGREEMENT: I understand and agree to the above terms and conditions of ordination (TACOO), and agree to abide by all the terms set forth as a spiritual covenant between God, myself, and the UCFM.
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Last Revision
October 12, 2009
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