Discerning Churches
Start here if your congregation is exploring what it would look like to join AIM. Everything you need to begin the conversation — in one place.
1. Pray & Read
Begin with prayer and read AIM's mission, vision, and Articles of Belief to see if we're aligned.
Read Articles of Belief2. Download the Packet
Grab the starter packet and governance templates below — everything in one bundle.
See downloads3. Talk with AIM
Reach out to the AIM Office or a Zone Mentor. We'll walk with you through next steps.
Contact the AIM OfficeDiscerning Church Starter Packet
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Governance Policy Templates
Starting points your church can adapt. Each template aligns with AIM's self-governing polity.
Association & Ordination
Once a church has prayerfully decided to join AIM, we walk with you through Association (the formal joining) and, for pastors and ministers, the AIM path to Ordination.
Start the ConversationWhat to expect
- Initial conversation with a Zone Mentor
- Congregational study of AIM's Articles of Belief
- Review of governance documents together
- Formal application and vote of the congregation
- Welcome at the next Annual Meeting
- For pastors: Ordination path and recognition