Fellowship categories 

Local  churches and/or individual ministers within the Body of Christ who are  not necessarily called to full time ministry, yet desire to partner with  ELFM. 

Associate  Minister Partners share the heart and vision of the fellowship and  choose to support ELFM in prayer, finances, and attending ELFM  functions, but do not feel the need to

Local  churches and/or individual ministers within the Body of Christ who are  not necessarily called to full time ministry, yet desire to partner with  ELFM. 

Associate  Minister Partners share the heart and vision of the fellowship and  choose to support ELFM in prayer, finances, and attending ELFM  functions, but do not feel the need to be licensed or ordained ministers  under the fellowship, or become charter members. 

These individuals, churches & ministries can choose to become Fellowship Partners. 

ELFM  Associate Fellowship Partners are invited to all conferences sponsored  by ELFM and receive access to all related activities within the  organization. 

This  level of partnership is for those who obtain credentials to perform the  rites of the church such as marriages and burials, and those needing  access to prisons, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. 

Many  states require licensing rather than ordination to perform these  functions. In addition, many of those who minister in healing rooms  

This  level of partnership is for those who obtain credentials to perform the  rites of the church such as marriages and burials, and those needing  access to prisons, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. 

Many  states require licensing rather than ordination to perform these  functions. In addition, many of those who minister in healing rooms  choose to be licensed. Licensed members include those who are in  full-time or part-time ministry. This includes ministries that operate  outside the church, as well as those who are involved in market-place  ministry. 

Licensing/Ordination  with ELFM involves an application process, classes, and personal  assessments. This process requires recommendations from your local  church and fellow ministers. Training and assessments can take up to  three years to complete. 

God  is who calls and ordains His people for His work. We simply come into  agreement with Him and facilitate the process with the laying on of  hands and prophetic presbytery by ELFM board members and other invited  leaders with strong prophetic gifting at our annual conferences. 

Licensed  and ordained ministers may desire to be chartered under ELFM to plant a  church. We are legally able to provide IRS 501c3 status for churches  and ministries that would like to obtain this status under our  covering. 

To  be eligible for an ELFM Church Plant  Charter, an ELFM minister must  first register their ministry name and 

Licensed  and ordained ministers may desire to be chartered under ELFM to plant a  church. We are legally able to provide IRS 501c3 status for churches  and ministries that would like to obtain this status under our  covering. 

To  be eligible for an ELFM Church Plant  Charter, an ELFM minister must  first register their ministry name and become a non-profit corporation  in your home state. 

The  application process includes appropriate paperwork for our records and  the necessary IRS paperwork that is required for consideration of  charter status. 

We  provide support in completing the necessary registration in your home  state. When the application process is complete, the IRS is notified and  the member receives their Official Certificate of Charter.

Excising ministries will receive a Certificate of Partnership.