Important: Click the header above to download and carefully follow the instructions on the Process of Application for Membership
Click the above header to download the Application for Membership using Adobe Reader.
(If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, please
scroll to the bottom of this page and click the link to install it.)
Print the Application and then fill it out completely, in its original
format, without edits or deletions, and mail it to the ECA along with
the following documents:
*These support documents must be on separate pages and no longer than one page each.
- $50.00 Application Fee (All Foreign applicants must submit fee in a U.S. Money Order.)
- Testimony of Conversion* An explanation of how you received Christ as your Lord and Savior, (NOT TO EXCEED ONE PAGE IN LENGTH)
- Details of your ministry calling* (An explanation of how you felt called to ministry, (NOT TO EXCEED ONE PAGE IN LENGTH)
- Resume of Ministry career, training and activities, and Biblical education (This document must include tenure, responsibilities, supervisors and names of churches and organizations. A sample resume is available from the link below.)
- Official Educational Transcripts of Biblical Studies (These must be sent to us directly from the institution.)
- Passport Quality Photo
- Copy of Ordination Certificate (If you have been previously ordained)
*These support documents must be on separate pages and no longer than one page each.
Click here to download Reference Form in PDF (Acrobat Reader) format.
You must print out four copies of this form and present two of them to
2 persons who are "Ministerial References" (May be Ordained or
Licensed, non family members and must have known you for at least one
year.) The other two references are to be presented to 2 persons who
are personal references, (Non family members and must have known you
for at least one year.) Instruct each person that you have applied for
membership with the ECA and ask that they send the reference form
directly to the ECA at their earliest convenience.
Click here to download Reference Form in PDF (Acrobat Reader) format.
This form is only for those who have agreed to provide a reference for a candidate for membership with the ECA.
To complete this form you must have Adobe Reader 8.0 or later installed on your computer. Fill out the form utilized the allowed space. Do not alter the form in any way. Once the form is completed, click on the "Submit By Email" button and the program will guide you through the steps to either submit the form through your email process or you will be given the choice to save the document and send it by email as an attachment. All reference forms must be sent to our: info@ecainternational.org address.
(References are limited to non family members and must have known the candidate for at least one year.
To complete this form you must have Adobe Reader 8.0 or later installed on your computer. Fill out the form utilized the allowed space. Do not alter the form in any way. Once the form is completed, click on the "Submit By Email" button and the program will guide you through the steps to either submit the form through your email process or you will be given the choice to save the document and send it by email as an attachment. All reference forms must be sent to our: info@ecainternational.org address.
(References are limited to non family members and must have known the candidate for at least one year.
Click the "Resume Sample" above to download a sample resume in PDF (Adobe Reader) format. While most resumes reflect a person’s history, from the perspective of searching for a job, an appropriate resume needed by the ECA for consideration of ministry credentials would include a detailed history of a person's biblical and ministerial education, training and experience. As shown on the sample, please provide the organization's name and address, your supervisor's name(s), tenure, and job details for each ministry position that you held.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, please click here and follow the installation instructions.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, please click here and follow the installation instructions.
