Why We Gather
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES:
EXCEL OPPORTUNITIES
Excel members help accelerate the mission and goals of UMA and EAGLE. To achieve Excel membership status, a member is asked to contribute a minimum of 15% above their basic dues.
UNITED METHODIST MINISTRY MEMBER
This is any United Methodist-related service provider member.
EAGLE GOLD MEMBER
This is a member who has achieved EAGLE accreditation.
EAGLE MENTOR MEMBER
This is a service member who has been EAGLE accredited for at least two cycles and who has mentored another aspiring service member on the EAGLE path.
ECUMENICAL MEMBER
A faith-based organization that has decided to become EAGLE accredited.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE PLATINUM
Any Annual Conference that supports the UMA by requiring its agencies to become UMA members.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Any Annual Conference that joins the UMA and subscribes to membership criteria.
UMA PROFESSIONAL FELLOW
This is any individual professional who serves the membership.
UMA ACADEMIC PARTNER
This is a seminary, pastoral care entity, Clinical Pastoral Education program, or University Gerontology program that joins UMA.