Donations
Donations over $20 CDN made to the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies will be invoiced in February each year.
New Registration Payments
Payments for new registrations are due upon application. Membership rates are prorated based on the date of application. No refunds are issued for incomplete registrations more than two months after payment was made. The payor is responsible to ask for a refund within that timeframe.
Renewal Payments
Renewals are not complete until payment has been received. Payments must be received before November 30, unless special arrangements have been made. Late renewal fees take effect after November 30.
Renewal Refunds
If a renewal has been paid and a member cancels their membership, a refund may be issued if the refund is requested before December 30.
Special Financial Arrangements (6.9.2)
An authorized representative of the ministry will need to fill out and submit the applicable form and any other supplementary information required as per above. Contact the FCA office for the forms.
Payment Schedule
Ministries may apply for special payment arrangements as long as the following conditions are met:
- The ministry renews their FCA membership by the deadline.
- The ministry’s membership fees will be paid in full by October 31st of the year the fees apply to (i.e. the year following the renewal period).
- The ministry makes at least the minimum membership payment when they renew this year. They may pay more at that time if able.
- The repayment schedule may involve a delayed one-time payment or established regular payments for the remainder due.
Fee Reduction
Ministries may apply for a fee reduction as long as the following conditions are met:
- The ministry pays the reduced amount in full by May 31st or may propose a payment schedule for the reduced amount.
- The ministry makes at least the minimum membership payment when they renew. They may pay more at that time if able.
- The ministry has been in communication with their endorsing church for counsel and advice as to the options available.
- The ministry submits the following information with this application:
- A letter explaining their financial situation that has resulted in this request
- A schedule of future payments including amounts and dates to pay off the reduced amount
- The ministry’s most recent monthly and year-to-date financial statements (at least balance sheet and income statement)
- The ministry’s approved budget to compare to these financial statements
- Any necessary explanations to understand unclear aspects of the financial documents
Conventions and Other Events
Registration payments are due at the time of registrations. Refunds for events may be issued while registration is still active. Processing fees may apply.