UCFM Online Ordination FAQ about UCFM Membership Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
UCFM Membership Questions

How does 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?

Though the UCFM terms and conditions stipulate that ministers must renew their credentials yearly. The
renewal process is not ready as of yet (6/7/02). We are working on the code necessary to
complete this process and when ready it will be announced.

Though one might be over the yearly requirement of renewal they are not in default (renewal wise) until
after the software is implement to take care of renewal.

Basically the design will be that Ministers when logging into their Private Office will be notified perhaps by
a pop-up box that they need to renew their credentials and answer something like three questions.

1. Do you want to renew.
2. Are you actively involved in the Christian Ministry.
3. Have you read the terms and conditions and in agreement with them.
4. There might even be a small test to take for renewals.

That would complete the renew process.

When the website is ready for renewals there will be a 60 day grace period to renew your membership / credentials

Please keep checking back to the website for announcements about renewals - and check your email for UCFM emails that would pertain to this issue.

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. Though generally we try and 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!

What are the requirements to become a UCFM Member

First 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 approx. 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 indefinetely.

Revoked: Means that the membership and any issued credentials are permanetly 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 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 with that in mind 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.