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1. Policy manual

   Section 5 — Ministry Operations & Church Affiliation

   Ministry Operations & Church Affiliation

   Source wording, editorial notes, and status labels are retained from the supplied section document.

2. Website page

   Affiliations

   Church Affiliation

   For established congregations and church plants seeking fellowship and shared purpose.

3. Policy manual

   Section 8 — Review & Amendments

   8.1.10 Review of Church Affiliation Policies

   UMF may review policies concerning affiliated churches and recognized ministries. Such reviews may consider: - Affiliation eligibility. - Ecclesiastical accountability. - Local church independence. - Organizational responsibilities. -…

4. Website page

   United Ministerial Fellowship

   Church Affiliation

   Partnership without surrendering your autonomy.

5. Policy manual

   Ministerial Policy Manual

   Ministry Operations & Church Affiliation

   5 main subsections Section 6

6. Website page

   Forms & Applications

   Church, Ministry & Individual Affiliation

   For churches, ministries, and individuals exploring a relationship with UMF. Affiliation inquiry Church or ministry affiliation application Individual affiliation requirements review Affiliation inquiry available Begin an Affiliation…

7. Policy manual

   Section 7 — Administration & Records

   7.2.17 Church and Ministry Affiliation Records

   UMF may maintain official records of churches and ministries recognized under its approved affiliation framework. Affiliation records may include: Official organization name. Authorized representative. Organizational contact…

8. Form & application

   Affiliation Inquiry

   Tell us about yourself, your church, or your ministry. We’ll help you understand the appropriate next steps with UMF.

9. Policy manual

   Section 2 — Credentialing Framework

   2.5.8 Dual Ministerial Affiliation

   …ministers may maintain relationships with more than one church, ministerial fellowship, missionary organization, or Christian association. Accordingly, UMF does not automatically require applicants to terminate existing…

10. Policy manual

    Section 3 — Doctrinal & Ministerial Accountability

    3.4.10 Accountability Concerning Local Church Autonomy

    …and doctrinal accountability, not automatic transfer of church property, finances, officer appointments, or daily administration. UMF retains authority over its credentials and fellowship standing, subject to agreements,…