Membership Services
This page is available as a resource for our members. You may click on the links at the left or below for various help. If you cannot find what you are looking for or you have a suggestion, please email [email protected].
Ministry, Contact and Address Changes: As part of your agreement in membership with the ECA, please notify us of any contact changes (i.e. address, phones, email), ministry position/title, rank, or marital status within 45 days of the occurrence. These notifications may be sent here.
Keep Your Credentials Current
ECA Ministerial Credentials will be mailed after January 1 of each year following the submission of the Annual Ministerial Report and payment of the current year’s dues. The following items are enclosed in the Credential packet
- Dated certificate
- Dated membership ID card
- President's credential letter
Annual membership dues, $325.00 (USD), are payable beginning January 1, but due by March 31 for any given year. Active Duty Fee is $125.00 (USD) in addition to the Annual Membership Dues. Payment may be sent by mail, or a secure payment by credit card may be made through the members portal. A credit card processing fee applies.
The ECA Annual Ministerial Report, accessible through the members portal, is available for completion January 1 and must be submitted by March 31.
All ECA members are encouraged to submit payments and reports within the time-frame indicated in order to prevent additional notifications and costly follow-up.
Beginning January 1, 2021 - The ECA will not issue credentials to members who have not submitted a completed current Annual Report and who have not paid the current year's dues and fees in full. This includes any outstanding Annual Reports and/or dues and fees. Calling or sending an email to the office will help us assist a member in making sure all reporting and payments are brought up to date. For contact information, click here.
HIPPA LAWS and Clergy
Health Insurance Information for ECA Clergy
ECA's Clergy-Penitent Privilege Policy
Housing Allowance Information for Clergy
Housing Allowance Resolution Sample
Social Security Exemption and the ECA Clergy
The ECA is a member in good standing of the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability (ECFA). Our compliance with ECFA's standards gives testimony to our commitment to the highest standards of fundraising and financial management.
