( Benefits & Requirements )

What each pathway asks, and what it provides

Who each pathway is for, its primary requirements, and its benefits, so you can see the major qualifications before submitting an inquiry or application.

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RMIMA Fellowship

For Ministers of Like Precious Faith

Who It’s For

RMIMA Fellowship is for ministers actively serving in ministry who share the vision and heart of RMIMA and desire fellowship and connection with RMI and other ministers of like precious faith. This includes ministers who may already hold ministerial credentials through another recognized ministry or organization and are not seeking Licensing or Ordination through RMIMA.

Requirements

Must be actively serving in ministry
Share and align with RMIMA’s vision and standards
Complete the applicable application
Provide required references
Complete required background screening
Complete the RMIMA review process
Receive RMIMA leadership approval
Renew Fellowship annually to maintain active RMIMA standing

Benefits

RMIMA Connect access
Digital RMIMA badge
RMIMA Express Check-In
Priority Seating
25% Bookstore Discount
Complimentary Conference Gift
RMIMA Welcome Box
Messages and communication from RMIMA leadership
Access to applicable RMIMA member events and resources
Connection with ministers of like precious faith
Other current RMIMA Fellowship benefits

Important: RMIMA Fellowship is a relationship with the association and is not itself a ministerial credential.

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Ministerial Credentials

Licensing & Ordination

RMIMA provides ministerial credentials for qualified individuals called to full-time ministry. Licensing and Ordination are separate credentials with their own requirements.

RMIMA Licensing: Who It’s For

Licensing is for qualified individuals actively serving in full-time ministry who desire to receive ministerial credentials and endorsement through RMIMA.

Licensing Requirements

Applicants for Licensing must:

Be actively serving in full-time ministry
Have completed a minimum of one year of Bible school
Attend one complete Ministers’ & Leaders’ Conference — 8 days / 16 services
Complete the RMIMA Licensing application
Provide all required references
Successfully complete the required background screening
Meet all current RMIMA standards and requirements
Receive final approval from RMIMA leadership
Pay the applicable Licensing Credential Fee upon approval
Attend the applicable RMIMA Licensing Induction Service

Upon Approval

An approved Licensed Minister receives:

Official RMIMA Licensed Minister credential
Licensed Minister certificate
RMIMA Licensed Minister badge/digital credential
RMIMA Fellowship through the current membership year
Applicable RMIMA Fellowship benefits

Beginning the following year, the minister maintains active standing through their annual RMIMA Fellowship renewal.

RMIMA Ordination: Who It’s For

Ordination is RMIMA’s highest ministerial credential and is for qualified ministers who have demonstrated faithfulness and continued active ministry after being Licensed through RMIMA.

Ordination Requirements

Applicants for Ordination must:

Have been an RMIMA Licensed Minister for a minimum of two years
Be actively serving in ministry
Be in active RMIMA standing
Complete the current RMIMA Ordination application/process
Provide any required updated references and documentation
Complete any required background screening/update
Complete any required interview or leadership review
Meet all current RMIMA standards and Ordination requirements
Receive final approval from RMIMA leadership
Pay the applicable Ordination Credential Fee upon approval
Attend the applicable RMIMA Ordination Induction Service

Upon Approval

An approved Ordained Minister receives:

Official RMIMA Ordained Minister credential
Ordination certificate
RMIMA Ordained Minister badge/digital credential
Continued RMIMA Fellowship and applicable benefits

After Ordination, the minister continues to maintain active RMIMA standing through their annual Fellowship renewal.

Ministerial Credential Benefits

Licensed and Ordained Ministers in active RMIMA standing receive the applicable RMIMA Fellowship benefits, including:

RMIMA Connect access
Digital RMIMA credential/badge
RMIMA Express Check-In
Priority Seating
25% Bookstore Discount
Complimentary Conference Gift
RMIMA Welcome Box
Leadership communication
RMIMA events and resources
Ministerial recognition and endorsement through RMIMA
Official credential documentation
Other applicable RMIMA benefits

Ministerial credentials may also assist ministers who require verification or endorsement when serving in hospitals, prisons, jails, nursing homes, and other institutions.

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Church & Ministry Affiliation

Partnering in the Vision

Who It’s For

Church & Ministry Affiliation is for churches and ministries that share RMI/RMIMA’s vision for revival and the great harvest of souls and desire to formally affiliate their organization with RMIMA. The organization itself becomes the RMIMA Affiliate Church or Affiliate Ministry. Through an active Affiliation, the Senior Pastor/Primary Ministry Leader and spouse receive RMIMA Fellowship as an included benefit of the Affiliation.

Requirements

Must be an established church or ministry
Share and align with RMI/RMIMA’s vision and standards
Complete the Church & Ministry Affiliation application
Provide the required organizational and leadership information
Complete the applicable review process
Senior Pastor/Primary Ministry Leader completes any required personal review/background screening
Receive final RMIMA leadership approval
Pay the applicable annual Affiliation fee
Renew the organizational Affiliation annually to maintain active Affiliate status

Fellowship Benefits Included Through Affiliation

The Senior Pastor/Primary Ministry Leader and spouse receive the applicable RMIMA Fellowship benefits, including:

RMIMA Connect access
Digital RMIMA badge
RMIMA Express Check-In
Priority Seating
25% Bookstore Discount
Complimentary Conference Gift
RMIMA Welcome Box
Messages and communication from RMIMA leadership
Access to applicable RMIMA events and resources
Connection with ministers of like precious faith
Other current RMIMA Fellowship benefits

Additional Church & Ministry Affiliation Benefits

In addition to the Fellowship benefits above, the affiliated organization receives additional Affiliate benefits, including:

Official recognition as an RMIMA Affiliate Church or RMIMA Affiliate Ministry
Affiliate organization profile within RMIMA Connect
Listing on the RMIMA Global Affiliate Map/Directory
Affiliate Map listing linked directly to the church or ministry’s website
Leadership Connection
Access to applicable Affiliate events, luncheons/banquets, and resources
Affiliate conference benefits
Ability to submit and track organizational soul-winning reports
Ability to submit ministry testimonies
Access to Affiliate documents and certificates through RMIMA Connect
Annual Affiliate recognition/status
Future leadership and ministry resources as they become available
Other current RMIMA Affiliate benefits

The organization maintains its own ministry identity and calling while being formally affiliated with RMIMA.

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The applicant does not ultimately determine or guarantee their RMIMA status or credential by selecting a category. All applications remain subject to the applicable requirements, review process, and RMIMA leadership approval.