Joining CMU

Benefits of membership include:

	the opportunity to work together to create and implement joint projects
	administrative support through technical expertise, grant writing, seminars related to Christian ministry, and consultation services
	group health insurance available for employees

	volunteer coordination, and speaking engagements around the community;
	written publicity, including listing in CMU's "Directory of Richmond Area Service Agencies," and in a special detailed booklet about CMU and its ministries.
	free web space (or connection to CMU's web site) through www.cmu-richmond.org and rights to publish upcoming events on the site's Community Events Calendar;
	connection to an e-mail listserver, which serves as an ongoing means of communication and conversation about everything related to ministry in the Richmond area.

In order to join CMU, you should submit the following:

	A written endorsement of CMU's Statement of Faith and Mission, and a request for membership, on the organization's letterhead, signed by its authorized local representative (e.g., executive director, board chair)
	A description of how your organization strives to implement the three core values listed above through its ministry and its work with others
	A description of your organization's structure of accountability and whether you have IRS nonprofit status
	A completed "Member Ministry Inventory" with as much detail as possible (available by following link)
	Several copies of blank letterhead and any printed material about your ministry, including your statement of faith

Dues are not currently required, though a contribution toward the operation of the ministry is helpful and appreciated. Members are also encouraged to attend monthly meetings each third Tuesday at noon.