1. Affirm the Eleven Articles of Faith;
2. Live a godly life as a witness in the community, by adhering to the Ministerial Code of Ethics in all aspects of my life and ministry, thus living a biblically moral lifestyles worthy of the Christian ministerial profession;
3. Recognize my responsibility to The ECC by sharing a portion of my tithes and offerings from my local church throughout the year.
4. Maintain my credentials by annually renewing as required by The ECC`s December 1st deadline;
5. Attend the Regional or Annual General Conference held each year; (if possible);
6. Make myself known as an ECC minister, and encourage others to unity with The ECC;
7. Notify Central Office of any significant changes to my ministry or in ministry;
8. Assist to complete the work needed by The ECC by making the needs of The ECC part of my agenda.