Instructions

This application is for those who have a desire to become a member of TFAM by ordination, privilege of call, or by affiliating their church or indepedent ministry. The application must be completed and the application fee paid before consideration can begin.

Completion of this application will require the following documentation:

• An short essay/narrative about 1) your spiritual/ministerial journey, 2) your understanding of radical inclusivity, and 3) what assistance you can give to TFAM to further its mission.
• Two letters of recommendation (FORM LINK HERE)
• Copies of any ministerial certifications, ordinations, consecrations, etc.
• A resume/vitae of your work in ministry
• Receipts for your background check and application fee.
• A headshot (amateur or professional) of yourself

Once these documents have been secure, you my complete the application. The application must be completed in one session, so preparation is necessary. Once your application is submitted, any changes must be made through the Region to which you will be assigned.

NOTE: If you experience any technical complications completing this application, please contact our database administrator at webadmin@networkdesoto.com.

Membership Type Requested

New Ordination: Reserved for individuals who have never been an ordained minister
Standing/Privilege of Call: Reserved for individuals who have been previously ordained, regardless of status
Church/Ministry Affiliation: A church or independent ministry

Applicant Contact Information

Please consider this application a formal document. The name you enter here will go on your certificates and other documents produced by TFAM. We strongly prefer you enter your official government name (or the name you use for contracts and legal documents). Please provide us with the name you would like to be called in the "Preferred Name" space.

Preferred Title: 

Applicant/Contact Government Name (First - Middle - Last):
         

Generation (e.g. Jr, Sr, III, etc): 

Suffix (e.g. PhD, MDiv, LSCW, etc): 

Preferred Name (if different): 

Name to be Printed on Certificate: 

Pronouns Pref: 

Country: 

Address Line 1: 

Address Line 2: 

Non-US Address: 

City:    State:    Zip/Postal Code: 

Email: 

Phone Mobile: 

Phone Other: 

Organization Name: 

Address Line 1: 

Address Line 2: 

Non-US Address: 

City:    State:    Zip/Postal Code: 

Organization Leader's Name: 

Leader's Email: 

Leader's Phone Number: 

Please, do not contact the Organization's leader: 

Supporting Documentation

Documents should be submitted in the following formats: Microsoft Word (DOCX), Adobe Acrobat (PDF), or Image File (JPG or PNG). Each section requires one document. If you have more than one document for any section, please combine them (for instance, multiple image files can be placed in a single Word Document). Please be sure that all documents are legible.
 

For Those Seeking Ordination or Privilege of Call

For Churches or Independent Ministries

Additional Comments (OPTIONAL)

This space is provides for any brief comment you would like to share with your application.

Note to Reviewer: 

Certification

By submitting this application, I am affirming that all information submitted is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I affirm that I am willing to affiliate with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM) and its affiliates and partners.

I affirm that I am willing to be accountable to its spiritual and ecclesial leadership.

I affirm my solidarity with its ministry and vision and agree to participate in the realization of that vision.