HOW DO ORGANIZATIONS BECOME MEMBERS?
Organizations seeking accreditation from and membership with the Evangelical Council for Missions Accountability (ECMA) must meet the following criteria:

•    Have been in existence for at least one year;
•    Submit an ECMA Application for membership;
•    Provide 2 independent references;
•    Complete an interview process with ECMA Staff.

Organizations not in existence for one year but desiring to begin their ministry on a solid foundation can apply for our Watchcare Program for one year.  

ECMA applications, reference forms may be submitted electronically or via mail. 

Fees and terms are not pro-rated based on fiscal year but become due and payable each fiscal year.

HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?
The annual fee for accreditation and membership is based on the following schedule:

          Annual Contributions of    
    At Least            But Less Than            Membership Fee
                            $200,000                    $400
    $200,000           $400,000                    $600
    $400,000           $600,000                    $800
    $800,000           $1,000,000                 $1,000
    $1,000,000        $2,000,000                 $1,200
        
Annual fees become due upon becoming a member of ECMA and are due at the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter.