Support, connection, and resources for pastors and churches—AFCM is here to walk with you as you build and lead your local church.
Planting a church or pastoring a growing congregation? You don’t have to do it alone. By affiliating or associating your church with AFCM, you become part of a global network of faith-filled, like-minded ministers who are committed to walking in integrity, building the Church, and finishing their race strong.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to connect with a trusted network, AFCM provides the support, structure, and relationships you need to thrive in ministry.
Affiliate Churches incorporate under AFCM’s Federal Group Exemption Number (GEN), using our Constitution and By-Laws. Our attorney submits all the necessary paperwork on your behalf, making it a smooth process from start to finish. It’s a one-stop option to launch your church with excellence, while gaining the strength of spiritual covering and connection to a family of like-minded churches.
Associate Churches already have their own tax-exempt status but desire the accountability, counsel, and encouragement that comes from being connected to something bigger. As an Associate Church, you benefit from spiritual support, relational connection, and shared vision, without changing your existing structure.
Explore how your church can thrive under the spiritual and corporate covering of AFCM—while staying true to the unique call God has given you.
The AFCM Church Affiliation and Association extends proven church affiliation opportunities through Christian-based church associations that champion biblical integrity and mission. As part of a trusted Christian church coalition, your team is connected to mentoring, training, and care within a global Christian organization network. These church affiliation opportunities link you to resources, relationships, and spiritual covering, so you can plant, pastor, and grow with confidence while remaining true to your God-given call.
What You Receive With Affiliation
As you consider the AFCM Church Affiliation and Association pathway, we come alongside you with a practical, pastoral framework designed for real ministry. Affiliates receive a turnkey legal onramp under our Federal Group Exemption Number (GEN), plus governance tools, financial best-practice templates, and policy guidance that protect your people and your mission. Associates retain full autonomy while gaining spiritual covering, seasoned counsel, and access to a trusted Christian organization network committed to scripture and the Great Commission.
Support That Strengthens Your Calling
We provide leadership development through cohorts, conferences, and the AFCM training ecosystem, so your team grows in character and competence. You’ll tap into a Christian church coalition that shares sermons, playbooks, and care strategies for shepherding people through change, crisis, and growth. For churches exploring church affiliation opportunities, we also offer onboarding coaching, communication toolkits, and first-year milestones to keep momentum strong.
Built for Mission – Local and Global
Your church is never isolated. Through AFCM Missions, you can engage Bible schools, youth camps, and humanitarian outreach in unreached regions, learning from field-tested practitioners. As part of Christian-based church associations focused on impact, you’ll receive regular updates, prayer points, and opportunities for teams, giving your people tangible ways to serve beyond your zip code.
How to Get Started
Start the conversation: We listen to your story, values, and goals to discern alignment.
Choose your track: Affiliate under our Federal Group Exemption Number (GEN) with our Constitution and By-Laws, or associate while retaining your existing structure.
Walk the plan together: We schedule onboarding, provide templates and training access, and connect you with leaders in our AFCM Church Affiliation and Association family.
When you’re ready to move forward, we’ll make the paperwork simple and the relationships durable. Contact us today, so you can focus on people, prayer, and proclamation.
AFCM is dedicated to equipping, inspiring, and connecting a family of ministry leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide. In this section of our website you will find enlightening articles from seasoned ministers and church leaders, creative ideas, and free resources, all geared toward helping you lead better.
AFCM is not just for pastors, but for every aspiring leader, volunteer, or staff person who desires to serve Christ and change the world for Him.
Interested in contributing?
Guidance and materials for conducting meaningful baptism services.
Resources to help you lead child dedication with clarity and purpose.
Tools to support launching and sustaining new church communities.
Training and media to equip believers in sharing the Gospel.
Templates and guidance for leading compassionate memorial services.
Outlines and vows for conducting wedding and vow renewal ceremonies.
Teachings and tools to strengthen your worship ministry.
Audio resources to encourage and develop effective prayer lives.
Practical advice for creating safe and secure church environments.
Resources to equip and empower church teams and volunteers.
A collection of miscellaneous resources to help.
AFCM is relational at its core. Pastors and leaders have access to our leadership team and regional directors for encouragement, prayer, and guidance as needed.
We are available to walk with you through real-life ministry situations, including times of crisis or conflict.
You’ll also be invited to connect through regional gatherings, overnighters, Zoom calls, and groups such as men’s meetings—creating opportunities for fellowship, strengthening, and connection within the AFCM family.
We encourage you to review AFCM’s Statement of Faith and governing documents to prayerfully determine if there is alignment with your church’s beliefs and direction. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have as you consider affiliation.
AFCM values biblical authority, integrity, and Spirit-led ministry, while also honoring the unique call and expression of each local church.
Throughout the process, you are welcome to reach out for clarification, guidance, or additional resources. Our goal is to ensure clarity and mutual alignment, allowing you to move forward with confidence.
AFCM connects churches with trusted missionaries, strategic projects, and opportunities such as youth camps and humanitarian outreaches. You’ll receive updates, reports, and prayer needs to help keep missions before your congregation.
As part of the AFCM family, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with missionaries and ministries around the world, engaging in missions in a way that reflects your church’s heart and calling.
We are excited to make available the opportunity to contribute your insights, creative ministry ideas, and resources with our AFCM members and ministry leaders worldwide. If you are interested in submitting content to AFCM, please carefully review your work and submit to desi@afcminternational.org. As you consider what to share, keep in mind that we operate on an open policy-what you contribute freely, we will share freely.
AFCM reserves the right to edit your work. We will inform you if substantive changes will be made. Thank you for considering the opportunity of sharing your insights, experience, and resources with the AFCM family.
