Is a growing international network of ministers that has recognized the value of ministry relationships and the greater strength that is achieved as we harmonize our gifting. We exist to confirm, strengthen, and encourage fellow ministers in extending the Kingdom of God to the nations.
International Association of Ministries exists to facilitate and nurture meaningful relationships among member ministries and to recognize, honor, and acknowledge each members calling.
Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE IN THE PLENARY-VERBAL INSPIRATION OF THE ACCEPTED CANON OF THE SCRIPTURES AS ORIGINALLY GIVEN.
(2 Timothy 3:16,1 Corinthians 2:13)
WE BELIEVE IN THE NECESSITY OF WATER BAPTISM BY IMMERSION IN THE NAME OF THE ETERNAL GODHEAD IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE COMMAND OF CHRIST.
(Matthew 28:19; Acts2:36-39, 19:1-6)
WE BELIEVE IN THE ETERNAL GODHEAD WHO HAS REVEALED HIMSELF AS ONE GOD EXISTING IN THREE PERSONS: FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT; DISTINGUISHABLE BUT INDIVISIBLE.
(Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 3-14)
WE BELIEVE IN THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AS AN EXPERIENCE SUBSEQUENT TO SALVATION, WITH THE SCRIPTURAL EVIDENCE, NAMELY, SPEAKING IN OTHER TONGUES AS THE SPIRIT GIVES UTTERANCE.
WE BELIEVE IN THE CREATION, TEST AND FALL OF MAN AS RECORDED IN GENESIS; HIS TOTAL SPIRITUAL DEPRAVITY AND INABILITY TO ATTAIN TO DIVINE RIGHTEOUSNESS.
(Romans 5:12, 18)
WE BELIEVE IN THE OPERATION OF THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AS ENUMERATED IN I CORINTHIANS 12-14, MANIFESTED IN THE EARLY CHURCH.
WE BELIEVE IN THE OPERATION OF THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AS ENUMERATED IN I CORINTHIANS 12-14, MANIFESTED IN THE EARLY CHURCH.
WE BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE SAVIOR OF MEN, CONCEIVED OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY, VERY GOD AND VERY MAN .
(Luke 1:26 - 35; John 1:18; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6)
WE BELIEVE IN THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE, A LIFE OF SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD AND PERFECTING THE HOLINESS IN THE FEAR OF GOD AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH.
(Ephesians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14, 7:1)
WE BELIEVE CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS, WAS BURIED AND ROSE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY, AND PERSONALLY APPEARED TO HIS DISCIPLES.
(I Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 4:25)
WE BELIEVE IN THE HEALING OF THE BODY BY DIVINE POWER, OR DIVINE HEALING IN ITS VARIED ASPECTS AS PRACTICED IN THE EARLY CHURCH.
(Acts 4:30; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 12:9; James 5:14)
WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY ASCENSION OF JESUS TO HEAVEN, HIS EXALTATION AND PERSONAL, LITERAL AND BODILY COMING AGAIN FOR THE CHURCH.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:12; Romans 5:11)
WE BELIEVE IN THE TABLE OF THE LORD, COMMONLY CALLED COMMUNION OR THE LORD'S SUPPER, FOR BELIEVERS .
(1 Corinthians 11:28-32)
Accountability
By the official act of association with and membership in I.A.M., members are saying,
I want to belong to the greater Family... I choose to commit myself to mutual accountability!
Commitment one with another.
Our Purpose
Facilitating Meaningful Relationships
By building ministerial acceptance and esteem.
That member ministers may experience community with those of like mind.
That ministers may receive protection though a commitment to accountability.
Supporting & Acknowledging Ministers
By providing annual conferences to equip and encourage fellow ministers.
By providing creative inspiration and resources to enhance their ministry.
By promoting awareness, evaluation, and leadership of current trends.
Promoting a Common Vision
To recognize and ordain ministers.
That new churches may be planted and grow into maturity.
To establish, strengthen, and promote world missions.
To promote unity among churches.
That the Church of Jesus Christ may be powerful in its local expression.
That ministers and churches encountering difficulties may find a place of safety and restoration through the trusted resources of I.A.M.