a) Qualifications
1. FCI- Works on the motto of brotherhood, unity, one body of Christ.
2. Only those who accept Trinitarianism are accepted as FCI pastors, (those who accept the Triune God of Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
3. He must have accepted the foundational doctrines of repentance, faith, one baptism after repentance, (baptism by immersion), the anointing of the Holy Spirit, the resurrection of the dead, the second coming, and the eternal judgment.
4. He should be fully involved in the work of the congregation.
5. Must have only one wife
6. Only a parish with at least 10 persons participating in the sacrament will be recognized as an FCI parish.
7. Only provisional recognition will be given to new congregations.
8. Those who have affiliated themselves with FCI shall be considered as authorized preacher of FCI. FCI therefore insists on acting with assurance.
9. Attend FCI Monthly Meetings and Special Meetings regularly on receipt of invitation.
10 Be a willing receiver of FCI’s terms and conditions.
b) Copies of documents to be attached with the application form:
1. Photo
a) Passport size photograph taken recently –2
Men: White shirt with clerical collar
Women: Photo taken wearing a white saree and headscarf
b) Family Photo – 1 (Post Card Size)
(c) Photograph (postcard size) of Church Interior and Exterior Area
d) Church service Photo (Postcard Size)
e) Holy Communion photo (Postcard Size)
2. Certificates
a) Baptism certificate
b) Marriage certificate
c) Educational certificate
d) Certificate of Theological Education
e) Pastor / Evangelist Ordination Certificate
3. Copy of Aadhaar Card
4. Copy of family card
5. A brief testimony about oneself (repentance, salvation, call to ministry, experience)
c) Fee
Registration fee – 1500/-
Ordinance -2000/-
Council approval -2000/-
Employee connection -2000/-
Certificates -500/-
Renewal -200/-
Bank Details
FEDERAL CHURCH OF INDIA
Canara Bank
Palayamkottai
Tirunelveli Branch
IFSC No. CNRB0016392
A/c No. 6392 101000 1913