The strength of this Fellowship is drawn from its membership who reap the blessing of serving one another and being served alike as they jointly serve the Lord Jesus in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
We welcome those who will add to our strength by joining us in that endeavor.
- MEMBERSHIP: You can be identified by those seeking a church as belonging to a fellowship that is authentically fundamental and evangelical in their beliefs. Also you are able to cooperate with other churches in ministry who have the same doctrinal beliefs and shared vision for establishing new church plants and also sending more missionaries from our local churches – Vision America and Vision World. United in our desire to fulfill the Great Commission of Mark 16:15.
- DOCTRINAL FOUNDATION: Members of IFCA International enjoy the advantage of sharing a common doctrinal foundation rooted in the historic fundamentals of the faith. Such a foundation is indispensable, providing stability in all of our ministries.
- INDEPENDENT: Since we are a Fellowship (not a denomination) the absolute autonomy of the local church is preserved. IFCA International provides its members with the immediate benefit of being a part of a identifiable, well-respected movement that is bigger than themselves. IFCA links independent churches, organizations, and pastors who see the value of extending their reach through interdependence, making it possible to multiply ministry by more than mere independent efforts alone. Interdependence protects independence from turning into isolation. The multiplied ministry of interdependence allows us to significantly impact the world for Christ because together we can accomplish more.
- REGIONALS WORLDWIDE: Your church is able to be part of ministry that is happening all around the world and fellowship in Regional areas and at the Annual Convention with other IFCA members from around the world. Belonging to a specific IFCA Regional can provide opportunity for growth, fellowship, special Men’s Conference, retreats, Women’s activities, Youth camps and help during devastation by fire or natural catastrophes.
- YOUTH FOCUS: An annual Youth Convention equips students for meaningful spiritual ministry and encourages them to use what they learn in their local church. It sets the direction for Regional rallies, camps and training seminars throughout the year, challenging young people to Christ-like living and service. It is also an equipping venue for youth leaders, helping them to be more effective in ministering to today’s youth.
- INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH/MISSION BOARDS: We have a networking of churches and agencies across the world that work to plant more churches and encourage and fund more missionaries. If your church has someone going into missionary work they can have confidence in the doctrinal integrity of those agencies endorsed by IFCA International.
- CHAPLAINCY ENDORSEMENT: If someone in your church is interested in being a Chaplain, we have over 100 chaplains they can speak with for help. We are also an endorsing agency for Chaplains who can agree to our doctrinal statement.
- HELP FOR HURTING CHURCHES: If down the road your church has problems in ministry, organization or structure, we have men that are willing to help in these areas. We also have men who are wise and able to help those pastors that fall along the way.
- REFERRAL SYSTEM: If your church needs a pastor, we have a referral system that helps you find the man God has for you.
- WEBSITE HELPS: We have many online resources for the pastor and for church people at the national (www.ifca.org) and local (www.ifcasocal.org) levels. These resources include our publications: VOICE magazine, Chera Fellowship magazine and many booklets and pamphlets that are available online and by ordering from the IFCA Home Office.
- IRS RECONGNIZED STATUS: After your church becomes a member, you are under our umbrella concerning tax exempt status and verification that your church is not a private foundation. This makes it possible for others to contribute tax free to your church and for your pastor, should he desire, to opt out of the Social Security tax. You are under IFCA International’s group tax exempt status.
- COLLEGE CHOICES: Able to have confidence in those colleges, Bible Institutes and seminaries that are either affiliated with IFCA or presided over by IFCA leaders.
- ETHNIC OUTREACH: IFCA has a broad spectrum of ethnic churches as well as multi-cultural churches and ministries.