Dues & fees
What membership costs, and what it sustains.
Dues let FCM provide essential resources, foster a vibrant community of faith leaders and advocate for inclusive, compassionate ministry.
Renewed each year
Membership dues.
| Membership | Annual dues |
|---|---|
| General Member | $80 |
| Commissioned Member | $204.75 |
| Endorsed Member | $378 |
| Affiliated MemberA member of an FCM Faith Community who wishes to become a General Member. | $40 |
| Faith Community, 20 or fewer members | No dues |
| Faith Community, 21–60 members | $40 |
| Faith Community, 61–100 members | $80 |
| Faith Community, more than 100 members | $120 |
Effective August 1, 2026; approved by the Circle of Directors July 31, 2026.
How dues work
Memberships are annual and renew on your anniversary date each year. Dues are based on the faculties granted to you.
To stay in good standing, each member also submits an annual report describing their current ministry.
Dues can be a barrier. If they are for you, ask about the sliding scale membership dues application.
One time, non-refundable
Application fees.
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commissioning (Ordination) | $150 |
| Ecclesiastical Endorsement | $150 |
| Ecclesiastical Endorsement, commissioned before July 2014Includes a required background check. | $210 |
When fees apply
Members who seek Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement pay an application fee in addition to their membership dues. The Commissioning fee includes the cost of the background check.