Formed out of the Indian Pentecostal Church and the African United Methodist in Malawi requested in 2017 to work with us. The Interdenomonational Assembly of Churches was born upon the teaching of Christ. We are an association of members churches and para-churches serving members over 25 head churches accross the world. Through our local churches and our online ministries we provide a Seminary, a Bible Academy, a missions outreach program and ressources like cousselling and support committee for Ecclesiastical rules and order via our Canon Law and Ecclesiastical College (House of Bishop) and many more. The IAoC is divided into five regions, Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania overseen by a “District Superintendant Bishop”, whom provide the management and spiritual support to the churches that he is responsible. Canada is the central Headquarter in-which the Archbishop Eric M. Gagnon (Minister & Founder of Eric Michel Ministries International Chaplaincies”) is the international Elected Prelate and executive director of the Board of the EMMI. Members vote every year upon resolutions and other business of EMMI IAoC. All Ministerss serve on the membership annual assembly named the Symposium (Concil-Synod).
Members’ ServicesCurrently, IAoC provides services upon the following area:
Educational services: the Seminary Footsteps of Jesus & Bible Academy, limited to those seeking to enter the ministry, and Harvestime Bible Academy for any person who likes to know Christ better.
- Members’ community chest fund through donations and an online store
- Overseer and By-law for Congregation under EMMI Canon Law
- Prayers services
- workshops
- Chaplaincy Services
- and much more.
Applying.
A formal application begins when your corporation adopts a resolution to seek membership in the IAoC. After doing so, you may request an application for membership in the IAoC and begin gathering your paperwork for submission, including:
- A copy of your Articles of Incorporation (Government Certificate)
- A copy of your Constitution and Bylaws
- Evidence that you are meeting and worshiping together regularly, as a church (such as a worship bulletin, photos or videos)
- List of Clergy member names and emails
- List of Board of Elders names and emails
- Indication for Affiliate Partnership or Associate Partnership
- A dated copy of the resolution seeking membership
Process. Your application will be sent to the Membership Team of the Symposium Permanent Synod for their recommendation. After reviewing your information, they will either request more information from you or present your application to the Permanent Synod with a recommendation for approval. If approved, your church will be granted Membership with access to all IAoC resources after your donation is paid and until the Delegates log in to G Suite and Workplace; they will then be able to vote at the next Synod Meeting and/or Symposium.
To Apply send your requested infomation at applying@ericmichelministries.org
Vision:
As a member of the Interdenominational Assembly of Churches Association Ministry of EMMI, a Christian Corporation, you share the love of Christ and join other members around the world for mutual encouragement and support. By sharing fellowship through the IAoC, each organism is made stronger by access to a multitude of resources and expertise.
Our primary mission is to serve the local church or Christian Organization. The IAoC is here when you need help, resources, Christian education, and ministries. We can provide training for church leaders and advising during times of conflict. We assure you that your contributions make a difference and provide resources to help you preach the Gospels better.
FAIR SHARE refers to the donation.
As an organization, our survival depends on the support and donations our members provide. We exist to serve our members and rely on financial contributions to carry out our services.
The IAoC requires a membership donation plus each church supports the organization through the Fair Share; we also ask churches to contribute to the Cathedraticum of each bishopric.
Who can apply
- Any Christian Church
- Any Christian Para-Church
- Any Christian Pastor, Minister or leader
Who cannot be members
Mainstream Christian churches do not recognize Jehovah’s Witnesses and Latter-day Saints (LDS) as Christian denominations because they reject historic Christian creeds and core traditional doctrines. Both groups state that they follow Jesus Christ and consider themselves Christian, but traditional Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches point to fundamental differences in theology.
Rejection of the Trinity
- Traditional View: Mainstream Christianity teaches that God is one being in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (the Trinity).
- Jehovah’s Witnesses: They teach that Jehovah is the only almighty God, and they view Jesus as God’s first creation and an archangel, not as God.
- Latter-day Saints: They view the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost as three separate, distinct divine beings united in purpose.
Additional Scripture and Authority
- Traditional View: Mainstream Christian churches rely on the Holy Bible as the complete and final canon of scripture.
- Jehovah’s Witnesses: They use their own translation of the Bible, called the New World Translation, and rely on guidance from their leadership organization.
- Latter-day Saints: They accept the Bible, but they also use an expanded canon that includes the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.
Rejection of Historic Creeds
- Traditional View: Traditional churches trace their roots through historical councils and accept ancient creeds, such as the Nicene Creed and Apostles’ Creed.
- Divergence: Both Jehovah’s Witnesses and Latter-day Saints reject these post-New Testament creeds, with the LDS church specifically teaching that historic Christianity fell into a total apostasy that required a divine restoration
Christian Science is not a Christian denomination because it rejects core traditional doctrines like the Trinity and the physical reality of sin and disease.
Denominational Status & Views
- Self-Definition: The Church of Christ, Scientist states that it is a Christian denomination based strictly on the Bible and the healing ministry of Jesus. It was founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy.
- Mainstream Position: Catholic, Orthodox, and mainstream Protestant bodies classify it as outside historic Christianity due to its unorthodox interpretations. According to an analysis by The Gospel Coalition, the movement elevates extra-biblical writings to equal or superior authority.
Key Doctrinal Differences
- The Trinity: Christian Science is nontrinitarian and views God as divine Mind rather than a triune person.
- The Nature of Matter: Traditional Christianity affirms the physical creation and bodily resurrection, whereas Christian Science teaches that matter, sin, sickness, and death are ultimately illusions to be overcome through spiritual understanding.
- Theological Textbooks: Adherents use both the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy as their dual pastor and primary guide.
Anyone who is band by “The foundational papal bull In eminenti apostolatus specula“, issued by Pope Clement XII on April 28, 1738
Isaiah 9:3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
Corporate Donation
The IAoC is an Association representing churches, congregations and ministries and other Christian organizations from around the world. Our Staff serves as a support to member churches, pastors and associates and affiliates.
When you choose to become a IAoC Partner, you join a worldwide movement of Local Churches, Ministers and Lay Leaders. IAoC’s main role within The association is to equip Local Churches to reach their communities for Christ. As a IAoC Partner you will not only gain the following benefits, but you can also feel good about an international association of like-minded fellowships who are focused on Christ-centered, gospel-ministry. There are two partnership levels, Associate Partner and Affiliate Partner.
Membership is a community of churches sharing a common vision of supporting biblically churches globally, representing members from diverse churches, denominations, regions, cultures and ethnicities who want to learn from each other and see the Church thrive worldwide.
We are a self-funded Christian not-for-profit organization
Like all online gifts transactions are subject to transaction processing fees from banks, credit card companies and/or supporting brokerage firm. To ensure our fee structure is as simple, our fees include PayPal processing costs.
The membership by any church is entirely voluntary. Each congregation makes this decision based on its acceptance of the IAoC constitution and its willingness to enter into the covenant with the Symposium General Assembly and every other congregation affiliated with the Symposium.
The Harvestime Bible Academy & Seminary Canada provide free Bible training to our members, so that you can go forth and do the will of God in accordance with what He has purposed for your life!
Regardless of your denomination, you are called by God to live a good Christian life on this earth.
We pray that these courses will inspire you to be righteous in Jesus’ name.
Amen!
The Interdenominational Assembly of Churches is under the umbrella of Eric Michel Ministries International; it is an association of churches and para-churches worldwide. All our Theology and our philosophy are based on two passages of the Bible, first John1:1-5 and second, Ephesians 4: 4-6: one body and one Spirit (just as also you were called with one hope of your calling), one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all. In one word, CHRIST.