MEMBERSHIP

All evangelical believers may become members of the Association, who fulfil a ministry (elders, teachers, pastors, evangelists, deacons, Sunday school teachers, etc.) and agree to the Statement of Faith in this article.

Members are divided into:

Missionary Members, Honorary Members, Supporting Members.

a.    Missionary Members are those who are signatories to the constitution and all those who apply for membership according to article 8 of the constitution and pay an annual membership fee to the Association, including fees required in the future to support various activities. This title gives them the right to vote and to put themselves up as candidates for the Board of Directors, providing that they have reached the legal age and have the moral and spiritual qualification according to the Holy Scriptures to hold such an office. These, in contrast to the other members, will actively work on the mission field. They will be issued with a proper identifying documents stating their enrolment to the National Missionary Register of E.M.S.I. and their position within the Association. The Missionary Member will have to support himself, unless authorised otherwise, by the Board of Directors.

 b.    Honorary Member is a title given by the Board of Directors to those who have done something relevant in the interest of the Association. They will be exempt from paying the annual membership fee, and they can enjoy the benefits provided for the Missionary Member, but they are bound to observe the rules and the internal regulations. Honorary Members can take part in the meetings of the Association but have no right to vote and cannot be voted onto the Board of Directors.

 c.    Supporting Members are all those that cannot be involved in practical work for the Association, but wish to support it financially, and are joined to it because they identify with the aims of the Association. These members do not have the right to vote and are not compelled to pay the annual fee. Their position is not limited only to the voluntary financial support, it is also practical, as it includes praying for the Missionary Members.