Covenant Ministries International (CMI)
CMI a worldwide support network association for Pastors and Ministers for credentials and accountability.
CRITERIA FOR CREDENTIALS
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF CREDENTIALS
D E F I N I T I O N S
The ministry is defined as specific areas of service resulting from the divine call upon an
individuals life, which is recognized by the Body of Christ and confirmed by those in
spiritual leadership, to perform the work unto which he or she has been called, including
the performance of most or all sacerdotal duties as required by the Internal Revenue
Service.
This organization affirms the biblical provisions for the 5-fold ministry gifts
according to Ephesians 4:11, i.e. Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers,
and also recognizes the provision of 1 Corinthians 12:28, i.e. governments and helps
which includes music ministry, Sunday school, children’s church, etc.
Covenant Ministries International, Inc affirms the biblical requisites stated in 1 Timothy
3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9 for the ministry sets them forth as the optimal standard for those
credentialed with Covenant Ministries International, Inc.
B I B L I C A L P R I N C I P L E S
In view of the principle of the sovereignty of the Local Church, Ordination and Licensing
should be the responsibility of the home church of any minister desiring credentials.
This builds upon the scriptural instructions of knowing those who labor among
you (
1 Thessalonians 5:12), and personal identity with the one who is ordained (
1
Timothy 5:22). See also
2 Corinthians 8:16-24.
The only way a person can be truly known is for the person to have direct relationship
with those who are setting him into the ministry. This is the very best guard against
placing a novice into office, or ordaining someone who has no commitment in the local
church.
We are held responsible for the sins of these ones if we are too hasty, or are careless in
checking the qualifications of those whom we ordain. The best way, then, to see that
this does not happen is to allow ordination to be the responsibility of the each local
church, to ordain, license and credential those whom they know to be qualified and
faithful. If their local church is not interested in ordaining them, then we should not be
either.
Pastors must take seriously their responsibilities in commissioning others into the work
of the ministry. Consider the following verses:
- Matthew 9:36—38
- 1 Timothy 3:1—13
- 2 Timothy 2:1—2
- Titus 1:5—11
P R O C E D U R E S
Those who are ordained, licensed and credentialed would then register by application
their credentials with CMI as a referencing and supportive body. Upon qualifying, CMI
would then issue an International Recognition of their credentials, namely. Ordination,
Licensed Minister or Christian Worker.
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
All above references to the masculine gender is done so in a generic sense to include
both male and female. Furthermore, no candidate for credentials shall be considered
or rejected based on race, color, sex or nationality. Moreover, no one is expected to
strive for a credential, nor will he be approved for a credential beyond the calling of
ministry. However, credentials are subject to annual renewal. Credential can be revoked
for reasons of unethical behavior, disagreement with biblical teaching as demonstrated
in CMI’s bylaws.
A P P L I C A T I O N D O N A T I O N
- Each applicant must submit a $75.00 application fee,
- and also pay $75.00 renewal fee every year in January.
