| 1.0 |
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 further 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 whom 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 whom unrepentantly 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).
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| 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.
or Assistant Sr. Pastor. |
| 2.0 |
LEADERSHIP: I
will not publicly make or send comments that are derogatory
or false about 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 usernames
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 200 days to keep my
membership status in good standing. Further, I agree that
if I do not login to my private office within 365 days that
my membership and any issued credentials may be cancelled
because of inactivity. Further if for some legitimate reason
I cannot login to my private office I shall contact one from
the Senior leadership and ask for a waiver for this provision.
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| 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 documentations,
testing or educational requirements to annually reaffirm my
ordination commitment. |
| 4.2 |
CONTACT: I understand
and agree to receive contact from 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 further 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. |
| 4.4 |
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. Further, I will immediately stop using
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, employment, nor have I been
promised or guaranteed that issued credentials will be accepted
or honored by other oganizations 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, Universalism, 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.). |
| 6.1 |
RENOUCE NON-CHRISTIAN
CREDENTIALS: I further understand and agree I am
required to officially renounce any credentials from such
organization listed in paragraph (6.0). |
| 7.0 |
HOLD HARMLESS:
I further agree to hold the United Christian Faith Ministries,
its leadership, 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 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 further
agree to abide by the current and future revisions of these
terms and conditions and further agree that it is my full
responsibilty to know and keep current the any TACOO revisions. |
| 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 agree that
it is my sole responsibility to check or inquire of my status
at the UCFM website. |
| 9.0 |
OPTIONAL CREDENTIALS:
I understand and agree that issued optional credentials i.e.
"Letters of Good Standing" and "ministry
I.D. cards" automatically expire one (1) year after
the date of issuance. (NOTE:
Expired Letters of Good Standing and ID cards do NOT
mean your membership or issued ordination certificate has
expired, it just means these two optional documents expired
and need to be renewed IF necessary for your ministry
needs). |
| 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 I will not use any donations,
gifts, payments, or contributions as a tax-deduction. I further
agree to cheerful give based upon the fruit produce and worthiness
of the reciever, as an act of Worship to God. Click
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| 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 myself, the UCFM and
God. |