Member Benefits

Members are part of a network of trust, resources and knowledge for those who send and receive short term missionaries. The Accreditation Seal, reflects our commitment to excellence, and is one of our greatest assets as it provides a point of proof and trust to donors and missionaries. Have you seen the many other resources that members share?  There are both Indirect and Direct Benefits.  Contact the Director for more information.

InDirect Benefits of Membership

  • Well Trained, Excellent, Prepared Staff, Volunteers and Missionaries
  • Increased Trust of Those Sending and Receiving Missionaries
  • Increased Trust of Those Donating Time, Supplies and Finances
Direct Benefits of Membership
  • Virtual Donation Processing Department (VDPD) :: receive donations as unquestioningly tax deductible without filing for a 501(c)(3) of your own and let ECMA handle your IRS donation receipt reporting.  Your organization can even have ECMA pay your bills.
  • The Perfect Trip tm Training Materials and Top Notch Trainers :: utilize these world class, easily customizable, training materials and volunteer certification programs to send and receive incredible short term missionaries.  
  • Top Notch Trainers and Coaches :: if you are just beginning a training program or are ready to take it to the next level, let highly trained ECMA staff and members help you out.  Coaching is available from experienced, successful mission sending and receiving organizations is available for those who want another view of missions.
  • Best Practices Membership :: access the Gold Seal of Best Practices Membership by by implementing the ideas and extended standards listed in the Best Practices Brochure.  Best practice members have access to the mission audit programs of Send A Pro and the Mystery Shopper.  There is no increased cost to this unified set of standards and practices. Advice and Discussion Boards :: become part of a pool of missionaries serving around the world who share their wisdom, experience and information freely with each other.
  • Mystery Shopper and Host Reviewer Programs :: have a mystery shopper sign up, attend and provide a standardized report of any area of your volunteer operation or host a reviewer to provide a peer analysis of your training, mission or other efforts.
  • Sample Organizing Documents :: reduce administration time and increase ministry by using customizing these solid Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures to start up or reorganize.