Things you need to do:
A call with the IMF Review Board will be scheduled.
IMF Review Board will then make a decision on your membership.
When you are approved, you must complete the following in order to activate:
You’re called to make a Kingdom impact—and you don’t have to do it alone.
IMF joyfully provides the spiritual covering and ministry credentials that help you step confidently into your God‑given calling.
We offer credential levels that match your gifts, training, and experience, giving you the legal authority to carry out all ministerial and priestly functions.
Let’s move forward together.
Email imfmembership@imfserves.org
Are you looking for a way to serve the Lord and your country?
There is a significant need for Spirit‑led chaplains to provide Spirit‑directed ministry within the U.S. Armed Forces. Whether you feel called to serve in the Army, Air Force, or Navy, IMF offers a pathway for ecclesiastical endorsement so you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of service members.
For more information visit our chaplaincy page.
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Have you considered serving as a police, fire, hospital, hospice, or nursing home chaplain?
There are many opportunities to minister to people in your community during their greatest moments of need. Chaplains offer comfort, care, and spiritual support when it matters most.
By joining IMF, you can receive ecclesiastical endorsement or recognition for your call to serve in community chaplaincy roles.
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You’re called to make disciples—and you don’t have to do it alone.
IMF Missions comes alongside you as your sending agency, helping you focus fully on the work God has placed before you.
Who We Support
We partner with support-based ministers in many contexts, including:
Independent missionaries
International pastors
Evangelists
Staff with organizations like YWAM or Bridges for Peace
“Home” missionaries serving local communities
Staff pastors
Whether you’re just beginning or well-established, we help make your ministry life easier.
Clarify your ministry vision
Strengthen your fundraising skills
Prepare spiritually and emotionally for mission work
If you are not an IMF-credentialed minister:
Apply for IMF ministerial credentials
Select missions as your membership type
If you are already an IMF-credentialed minister:
Contact membership services to request the IMF missions application
Submitting quarterly ministry reports
Covering administrative fees (typically deducted from support):
$50 monthly blanket fee
10% of contributions processed through IMF
NOTE: ALL FEES AND RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Are you a senior pastor or member of your church’s elder board looking for fellowship and support? The IMF Alliance Church is a group of like-minded churches partnering together to provide encouragement and support to one another. By joining the IMF Alliance Church, you are partnering with other churches to further the Kingdom Impact of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For more information, please visit the Alliance Church Webpage.
The IMF Alliance Church Partnership connects local churches across denominational lines, providing support, shared resources, guidance during transitions, and access to conferences, webinars, and fellowship events—all while each church remains fully independent.
IMF offers spiritual covering and a theological connection to a fellowship of Bible‑believing churches rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Alliance Churches receive pastoral and congregational support, including pastoral care, interim leadership assistance, and help with pastoral searches.
IMF also provides operational support, including access to the IMF 403(b)(9) retirement program, and help with HR, finance, and leadership coaching.
As a recognized Ecclesiastical Endorser, IMF can assist churches supporting members pursuing military or civilian chaplaincy. As a mission‑sending agency, IMF also helps churches raise up missionaries or connect with mission work locally and globally.
Becoming an IMF Alliance Church offers partnership, resources, and fellowship while allowing each church to maintain its unique identity.
Here is a testimony from the Senior Pastor of one of our IMF Alliance Churches:
During one of our most difficult times, our leadership team contacted the IMF office for some counsel and help. Without hesitation, a ministry team came alongside us and helped us through the storm. I want to encourage other IMF Pastors to consider having their churches become Alliance Churches. While we are independent in structure, we should be interdependent in our relationships. I would like to see this part of our Fellowship grow in order to offer more services to our congregations.
When our church joined with IMF, our leadership team agreed to sow generously into this ministry. After choosing to honor God by supporting IMF with one percent (1%) of our annual tithes and offerings, we have seen incredible financial breakthroughs!
Another aspect that has really impressed me about International Ministerial Fellowship is the quality and integrity of the people involved. When you add to this the skills of their leadership team and the resources available to the membership, I believe we are blessed to be a part of something truly incredible! We have in a very real way been blessed with an organization that exemplifies our Lord Jesus when Mark 10:45 says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. This kind of servant leadership is what I have witnessed with International Ministerial Fellowship."
An Ordained Minister's credential is provided to those persons who have, “an established and proven ministry.” Such persons are not only authorized to perform sacerdotal services but are also required to be performing sacerdotal services on a regular or ongoing basis.
Requirements
A Licensed Minister's credential is provided to persons who have some biblical and theological training ministry experience but need further knowledge or experience in order to be fully established. Such persons are authorized to perform all sacerdotal services. Normally, a person will serve at least two years with a Licensed Minister’s credential before being considered for the Ordained Minister’s credential.
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A Special Ministry License is provided to persons who have a clear call to Christian ministry in the local church or a recognized para-church organization who do not have a call to pulpit ministry, but serve in directly-related support ministry with biblical and theological education, demonstrating spiritual gifts and ministry skills under recognized ministry leadership. They are authorized to perform all sacerdotal services under the authority and leadership of their Senior Pastor of the local church.
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The Commissioned Minister endorsement is for those who have some biblical and theological education or training, who serve a church or in evangelism, outreach ministries or community service organizations under recognized ministry leadership or mentoring. They are authorized to perform all sacerdotal services.
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A Certified Christian Worker is a credential which is issued to lay persons who are called by God as helpers. Certified Christian Workers are not authorized to perform any sacerdotal services.
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General Membership Only
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Non‑Credentialed members hold general member status within IMF. They are included in the Fellowship but are not authorized to perform sacerdotal services. They may participate in all matters submitted to the general membership for a vote by the Board of Directors and are welcome to take part in all IMF‑sponsored activities. Non‑Credentialed members also qualify to receive all support services offered to IMF members.
An Associate Member (Non‑Credentialed) receives all the rights and privileges of a General Member. Ordained or Licensed clergy who join as Associate Members are shown the same respect as IMF‑credentialed ministers, and IMF honors their denominational credentials and faithful service to Christ.
IMF has long partnered across denominational lines. Some members join us temporarily while pursuing ordination elsewhere, while others remain longer when circumstances prevent that path. Many choose to stay connected as Associate Members because they feel valued and supported. IMF is committed to serving each person and being a team player in the Body of Christ.
Many Christian business leaders also join IMF as Associate Members. Though not called to clergy ministry, they want to support the work, and we value the business insight they bring. Their partnership in praying, giving, and going helps advance the Great Commission.
IMF is supported, almost exclusively, by its members. As such, we ask each of our members to support IMF on a monthly basis as a part of their monthly tithe. They do this by selecting a giving club as a part of their application process. The amounts below reflect a monthly gift.
Giving Clubs:
Welcome to the Membership Application Process! We are so excited to serve you! Please begin by clicking the button below. Once you've paid your application fee, you will see the next portion of the application process. Please reach out to us at imfmembership@imfserves.org with any questions.
Applying for individual membership? Start the process by clicking the button below. You will select your desired rostering level (Ordained Minister, Licensed Minister, Special Ministry License, Commissioned Minister, Christian Worker, or Associate Member) later in the application process.
Applying to the IMF Alliance Church on behalf of your congregation?
Once completed, please submit your application using the appropriate button provided below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at imfmembership@imfserves.org.
I joined IMF because I wanted an interdenominational fellowship association for my military chaplaincy ministry. In a time of increasing fracturing and division within the church, it is refreshing to be part of a group of people from all different backgrounds who are focused on the gospel. I appreciate the support and encouragement I receive from this body.
Jason Cassell
I was an ordained minister with IMF since 2009. This ministerial credential has helped me to be recognized by the churches who invited me to preach and minister in the churches in Singapore. I thank God for such opportunities to be able to serve God.
Raymond Sim
IMF is a vital part of my ministry and Spiritual life. I joined in 1994 along with my late husband, Paris. Paris only lived one year but I stayed connected to this ministry. IMF truly loves the Lord, it shows, and makes a difference.
Gail Favors
I am so thankful for IMF and the way they have come alongside of me as I pursue the call to prison ministry! There are daily challenges and obstacles in this type of service but God continues to show Himself faithful behind the wall as we seek to represent and tell of Jesus!
Jason Cassell