First, let us assure you that both licensed and ordained ministers are equally considered family and both licensed and ordained ministers are recognized as ministers legally authorized to perform all sacraments. How a minister connects with CIAN is determined by each individual’s current, active ministerial functions.

Ministers will be licensed if they are actively establishing their respective ministry or church, they are functioning part-time as a 5-fold minister (for instance, they likely have a primary occupation outside the church or ministry), they are not fully financially supported by their ministry, or are currently ordained with another organization. It is common for licensed ministers to transition to ordination as their ministry develops.

The ordination level is for those who are functioning as full-time 5-fold ministers, have a well-established ministry or church, and are fully financially supported by their ministry (meaning ministry is their primary, full-time occupation).

Yes. CI believes in the principle of tithes and offerings and expects its network ministers to practice these principles.

We have established different financial commitments based on the qualifications for each level of affiliation.

• Licensed ministers commit to donate an offering of $50 per month to CIAN.
• Ordained ministers commit to submit their monthly personal tithe plus an offering of 3-10% of the undesignated receipts of their ministry and/or church.

Yes! Ordained ministers, who meet the requirements and are in good standing with CIAN, are eligible to obtain 501c3 status under Christian International’s network umbrella. This allows a ministry to receive tax-exempt donations and issue tax receipts to their donors.

CIAN will not assist or advise in the forming of corporations or tax filings. If needed, we do have referrals to a law firm and a CPA that has offered to extend special pricing to CIAN network members.