Frequently Asked Questions
UCFM Membership Questions
How long does it take for UCFM membership approval?
Regional Leaders are responsible for approving applications, thus it can vary a lot.
If you have not heard back on an application, send an email to
admin@ucfm.org
What are the terms and conditions of ordination?
The current terms and conditions of ordination are listed at the link below.
Terms and Conditions of Ordination
Membership Renewals?
UCFM terms and conditions stipulate that ministers must renew their annual ordination credentials to be in compliance with most state laws and UCFM terms for good standing with the ministry.
You
can check on your renewal dates and then Renew your credentials within the
top section of your Private Ministry Office page.
What Christian Beliefs Does the UCFM hold?
Our statement of beliefs can be found by
CLICKING HERE.
Why was my application for membership not accepted?
Applications are generally reviewed for acceptance by a UCFM regional Elder who can decide to accept or reject an application for membership.
Generally, we try to contact applicants by email to clarify some issues
(make sure you applied using a good email address).
Below are some of the more common reasons for not accepting an application.
1. Not enough information in the Statement of Christian Beliefs to make a decision.
2. Applicant was not strictly Christian oriented.
3. No email address.
4. Profanity in any of the statements on the application.
5. Homosexual practices.
6. Cult, New Age alliances.
7. Younger than 18 years of age.
8. No Street address
9. Using Initials for your first and middle name.
Why is my membership listed as INACTIVE?
The website attempts, by automation, to go thru all the records to find members who have not logged into the UCFM website for over 90 days. If you have not logged in for some time, please login and this should reset you back to ACTIVE status.
How much does it cost to join the UCFM?
Nothing - it is FREE!
I cannot login or find my membership record. Should I rejoin?
No, please do not submit another membership application. Members who do not login after one year may have their record archived offline. If a UCFM member and your record is not showing up, please submit a record research/restore request by
clicking here.
What are the requirements to become a UCFM Member?
All membership applications are reviewed by the UCFM Leadership. For more information on the
requirements for UCFM membership
CLICK HERE.
What do the terms (Inactive, Suspended, Cancelled, and Revoked mean)?
Inactive: Means the member has not logged into their private
office for approximately 1 year and that their membership could eventually be
cancelled.
Suspended: Means that the membership and/or credentials are
suspended generally for a limited time period.
Cancelled: Means that a member requests their membership
and/or credentials be cancelled indefinitely.
Revoked: Means that the membership and any issued credentials
are permanently withdrawn and cancelled by one in the UCFM leadership
(Generally done at the request of a regional Bishop).
Members who have been cancelled, suspended, and/or revoked are to surrender
and not use any UCFM Ministry credentials during the period of that status.
Nor are they to represent themselves in any way as affiliated with the UCFM or as a
credentialed UCFM Minister.
Can you contact me by phone?
In a truly urgent situation, most UCFM leaders would be happy to contact you
by telephone. However, please remember that email costs nothing, and
consider that the UCFM has Ministers in almost every country of the
world. It would cost literally hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to
telephone respond to all inquiries. Please use the email contact list of the
UCFM leadership found in your private office. To send a tech support message
CLICK HERE
