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BENEFITS OF JOINING THE IMA

We are Interdenominational

We include pastors, chaplains, counselors, ministers, missionaries, evangelists, teachers

We have been in ministry for over 35 years

We give the counselor support through training, fellowship, and recognition

We are affiliated with the Global Embassy Network and the Evangelical Church Alliance

We offer Web presence, office support, credibility, accountability, stability

LEADERSHIP      FELLOWSHIP  RELATIONSHIPS

are what make the IMA right for you!

THE IMA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DROP ANY MEMBER AT ANY TIME FOR MISCONDUCT

QUALIFICATIONS AND BENEFITS OF ORDINATION, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION  

IMA Ministerial Manuals are available from our office for $15.  The manual contains the IMA member listings, ceremonies and much more.

     Welcome to the Interdenominational Minister’s Association.

  The I.M.A. is a ministry of the Evangelical Bible Chapel of Lake Worth, Florida.  Our main goal is to assist  those called by God to ministry by credentialing them , and also to provide credibility, fellowship and training.  Our goal will always be to further the cause of Christ.

ALL LICENSED MEMBERS MUST:

1.    Have satisfactorily completed at least 1 year (30 credits) of Bible Seminary or Bible College at a recognized school.

2.    Adhere to the E.B.C. Core Values

3.    Believe they have  received a calling from God  and demonstrate Godly character and spiritual maturity.

4.   Have a plan for service

5.   Meet committee approval

6.   Have paid $25 application fee and $125 annual dues

ALL ORDAINED MEMBERS MUST:

1.      Meet all the above requirements

2.    Have held a license for at least 1 year, and receive a positive report from the leadership under which they have served OR have completed at least 2 years (60 credits) of Bible College or Seminary from a recognized school, OR have transferred ordination from another organization.

3.    Have paid $25 application fee and $125 annual dues.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOARD CERTIFIED CHAPLAINS AND BIBLICAL COUNSELORS

1.  Must be a licensed or ordained minister with the IMA.  If not already a member, please submit IMA application and $125 membership fee.

2.  Must have earned a Masters degree or higher (MRE, MBS, MDIV, THM, MBC or higher from a recognized Bible College or Seminary

3.  Must have three letters of professional reference, three character reference letters and three letters from clients you have counseled that are willing to share your effectiveness.  Also, please submit a personal resume or biographical sketch.

ALL PROFESSIONAL/MINISTRY LETTERS SHOULD BE ON ORGANIZATION'S LETTER HEAD.

4.  Must complete Pastoral Counseling I, II & III from EBCS

5.  Have completed sufficient supervised counseling sessions or have been counseling for at least 2 years as an assistant or group leader or one on one.  Provide documentation.

5B.  List of current ministry duties.  Name of immediate supervisor, senior pastor, superintendant, bishop, elder, etc.  Please include their contact information.

6..  Must be approved by the IMA Chaplaincy Board by interview conducted by at least three board members.

7.   Must stay current with ministerial dues, and be in good standing.

8.   Must adhere to EBC Ministries Core Values

9..  Pay $25 application fee, and $125 annual dues if not an ordained member of the IMA.