Membership
Join the Fellowship
No ministry was meant to stand alone. Membership in Destiny Ecumenical Fellowship is open to like-minded individuals, churches, ministries, and corporations who share our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Members receive spiritual covering, access to fellowship resources, and a family that prays for them, supports their ministries, and stands with them in every season.
What Membership Provides
- Spiritual covering and accountability under the Presiding Bishop and Executive Board
- Access to fellowship resources from DEF, its partners and affiliates
- Conventions, symposiums, and training programs for you and your leadership team
- A network of ministries and businesses who support one another
- Pathways to ministerial licensing and ordination
- Partnership in outreach, missions, and our food programs
Full membership resources become available after a 90-day probationary period.
How to Join
1. Complete the packet. Download the membership packet and complete it in its entirety. To ensure faster processing time, all forms must be completed and signed.
2. Submit your documents. Return the completed packet with your mission/vision statement, an up-to-date copy (front and back) of your driver’s license or state ID, and the $65 criminal background check fee.
3. Await confirmation. Once the packet is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email within 48–72 business days. Please be patient with us, as each applicant requires much diligence and time.
Background Check — $65
All head leaders must authorize a background check covering local and national criminal records, all 50 state sex offender registries, a full address trace, and Social Security verification. Your information is held in the strictest confidence and will not be sold or transferred. The fee is non-refundable.
Important to Know
Please note that submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the right to deny an application and terminate membership if falsification or misleading information is found.
The resources provided by Destiny Ecumenical Fellowship, its partners and affiliates are only available to active members who are found in good standing within the fellowship and whose dues/assessments are paid in full. DEF reserves the right to cancel membership privileges to a member who is not considered active or whose dues/assessment is not met. Membership resources are non-transferable and non-refundable to outside individuals.