Administration
Christian Music Association, Inc.
National Headquarters
P O Box 694
Carthage, TX 75633
EMAIL
US
website:
http://www.christianmusicassociation.org
THE ORGANIZATION
The Christian Music Association is a cooperative
fellowship based on mutual agreements voluntarily entered into by the
partnership. The partnership consists of those who are involved in various
areas of the Christian Music industry, Christian Ministry and Christian Business
throughout the world. The Christian Music Association, Inc. is a non-profit
religious organization and qualifies for all privileges and protections granted
by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas and other
states where the organization has established Regional Chapters. The Christian
Music Association is not associated with any denomination. For more
information, see the Christian Music Association’s Statement of Faith, Mission
Statement and Scripture Base, attached.
THE CAUSE
The Christian Music
Association was formed for the purpose of advancing the message of Jesus Christ
by supporting, promoting and encouraging all genres of Christian music as well
as Evangelistic Ministry, and to further the cause of Christ by developing a
means for that cause to be fulfilled through each partner. The CMA partnership
program was developed with the mission of coordinating a networking environment
that will benefit partners involved in Christian Music, Ministry and Business,
from the Performer to the Listener and all those in between and behind the
scenes. However, the CMA’s purpose is not limited strictly to “music”. Our
goals include organizing and developing ministries under each of the Advisory
Council categories, and to be a Ministry of Encouragement to those who are
involved in the Christian Music Industry, in Christian Ministry, and to those
who are Individual Worshippers and Supporters of the same.
(John 18:37, “Pilate therefore
said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a
king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I
should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my
voice.”)
THE BOTTOM LINE
The main goal of every Christian Minister, Music
Minister, Evangelist, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor or Layman is to reach the lost
for Jesus. We must show them His love, mercy and saving grace. We must bring
them into the knowledge of His power, His healing and His ways, and let them
feel His love through us so they can have the assurance and peace that comes
from knowing Him.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son;
that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Vision is….
A
revelation, prophecy, insight. The ability to see.
Where there is no vision, the people
perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18
Then spake the Lord
to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not
thy peace. Acts 18:19
Partnership is….
A
joint venture, collaboration, alliance. To share and work toward the same goal
in a covenant relationship.
Whether any do
enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or
our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the
glory of Christ. 2 Corinthians 8:23
If thou count me therefore a partner,
receive him as myself. Philemon 1:17
The Christian
Music Association Commits to….
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Pray on a daily basis
concerning your spiritual growth, your needs being met, and that you receive
God’s revelation knowledge concerning His plan for your life and ministry.
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Study and stay in the
uncompromised Word of God.
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Diligently seek His will
for accomplishing the goal of the ministry and vision of the fellowship.
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Offer administrative
support, marketing and promotional tools to help Regional Chapters grow and
succeed.
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Minister to you through
regular contact, meetings, services, conferences or internet.
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Provide up-to-date
information to you through the organization’s website and periodic
newsletters.
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Offer from time to time, a
special gift for your spiritual edification and growth.
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Believe God for the
hundredfold return on all your giving.
CMA Partners, Additionally Commit to….
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Share the vision to
“advance the message of Jesus through Christian Music”, and to touch the world
with the message of God’s saving and healing power. (And he said unto them,
Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.. Mark
16:15)
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Pray for those in the
fellowship always.
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Be committed to support
assist with meetings and events in your area.
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Support the fellowship
financially through periodic giving. "Not because I desire a gift, But I
desire fruit that may abound to your account." (Philippians 4:17)
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Uplift continually the
ministry, the fellowship, its leaders, partners and all others with the words
you speak.
OUR VISION……THINGS TO COME
CMA is committed to the following
faith actions in order to further the cause of Christ:
1. To Promote Partners
Encouragement
and Support
A strong burden of the Christian Music Association is to promote,
encourage and support those who are in active, on-the-ground Christian
Ministries, whether they be through music, music related businesses or
individual worshippers. We will continually be seeking ways that the
organization can help Regional Chapters and Partners become fore effective in
their goals and increase their exposure, reaching as many for Christ as
possible.
Some ways in which this will be accomplished in the future include development
of the Christian Music Association’s Industry Guide, promoting artists through
compilation cds and tapes, being active in media marketing and promotion,
organizing occasional events and annual awards, offering group medical insurance
and much, much more.
The CMA welcomes and encourages input from Executive Directors
and Partners about new ideas and industry needs that will be instrumental in the
growth and effectiveness for Christ through the organization.
We are confident that God will direct the steps of the leadership
of the Organization and each Partner, and that He will supply everything we need
to fulfill the calling he has placed on us both as a united team and
individually.
2. To Care for Leaders
Nurturing and
Caring
Those in the Christian Music Industry and Ministry have needs
just as every other growing believer does. Those who invest their lives in
caring for and ministering to others also need to be pastored, nurtured, and
cared for by spiritual mentors. The Christian Music Association is designed to
promote healthy relationships and provide encouragement, nurture and care to its
partners. There will always be CMA leadership and partners available for advice,
counsel, encouragement, wisdom and support.
Accountability
Leaders are crying out for
practical ways to be accountable in their lives and ministries. While there are
many beneficial methods for accountability to occur, we believe that this
fellowship can provide mutual accountability through ministry relationships.
Restoration
God's leaders are too frequently
overworked, abused, and overcome by the pressures of ministry and the wounds of
people. Ministry designed to restore leaders to lives of wholeness is a goal of
this fellowship. CMA intends to provide grace-filled and Bible-based
restoration for spiritual leaders who have fallen into sin or destructive life
patterns with the goal of seeing full and complete restoration whenever
possible.
2. Building
Churches and Ministries
Church and
Ministry Planting
The Christian Music Association
is committed to grow toward an aggressive and strategic church and ministry
planting effort. By training and mobilizing teams from within the fellowship,
we will produce a mighty force for the end-time harvest. This CMA program will
be about raising up local churches and ministries such as coffeehouses, youth
centers, seniors centers and a multitude of other types of ministries, that
reproduce themselves.
3.
Networking Ministries
Relationships
Those involved in the Christian Music Industry as well as
ministers and churches have the same need for fellowship on a peer level as do
other believers, but frequently it is difficult to find peers of a like mind on
a local level. A network of spiritual leaders is a perfect place for genuine
and vital relationships to be established and nurtured. In the Christian Music
Association, partners can enjoy fellowship, community, and mutually supporting
relationships with those of like mind and vision. It is an open and honest
commitment to one another. CMA is a catalyst for bringing partners together in
a spirit of unity and community. It is our prayer that as time goes on, many
interpersonal relationships will develop among our partners. We believe this
will happen spontaneously as we spend time together at local, regional and
national gatherings and get involved in cooperative projects. CMA plans to
make full use of the Internet to enhance relationships and networking. Through
our Web site we will provide time-saving links to our Partners’ web pages as
well as ministry resource sites which are approved and recommended by CMA.
Common
Projects
Together, working cooperatively,
much can be achieved for the Kingdom. A concert, event, missions or church
planting or ministry project may be too massive for only one ministry or
individual to undertake, but with several partners combining resources and
strategy, great progress in world evangelization can take place.
Shared
Resources
Several partners networking
together for the purpose of sharing resources, ideas, and proven programs can
bear much fruit. For example, worship teams can share and exchange worship
songs to maintain a fresh flow of worship in participating churches; ministers
can share revelation; drama teams can share skits that touch hearts; and so
forth. This networking will be achieved through relationships, the Internet, and
conferences.
Placement
Services
Assisting ministers and leaders
to find God-ordained opportunities, and helping churches locate candidates for
ministry positions can meet a growing need and strengthen the body of Christ.
Evangelist’s Network
Assisting Evangelists with
ministry opportunities through relationships and networking among partners and
churches.
4.
Equipping Leaders
Seminars
Seminars on topics that help
partners and congregations apply Biblical principals to their daily lives will
be presented by gifted leaders. These seminars will serve as excellent resources
for partners involved in the Christian Music Industry and will result in
sharpened ministry skills.
Conferences &
Retreats
Annual conferences and family
retreats will provide opportunities for renewal, skill-enhancements, and bonding
between the partnership. CMA leaders and other renowned speakers will provide
life-changing ministry resources.
Study Courses
and Resources
It is our vision to publish many
of our own manuals, tools, books, cds and tapes to promote, train and build up
partners. From time to time we may ask Partners to participate in this effort
by submitting writings, stories, instruction and discipleship manuals and other
sources of information that may be in their area of expertise. We also desire
to make available a regularly updated inventory of resources through our Web
site. We will research to find the best available resources for the recommended
courses of study.
5. To Teach, Practice and Uphold Biblical Standards and Values
Gifts Ministry
The operation of the fivefold ministry gifts described in
Ephesians 4:11 is imperative for the maturing of the church. Apostles,
prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are essential for equipping God's
people for the work of ministry. Partners are encouraged to receive from the
and use the grace-gifts of fivefold leaders, as well as the individual gifts of
the Spirit.
Team Ministry
We believe that teamwork and
ministry teams are the right approach to ministry. We are committed to the
success of one another and place a higher value on team accomplishments than on
individual accomplishments. (Ecclesiastes 4:9,“
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”)
Strategic
Prayer
We will model and fan the flames
of a passionate and pervasive prayer movement in the local communities of our
CMA Partners. We desire that fruitful personal and corporate prayer be a
hallmark of our partners.
(1
Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.”)
Generational
Targeting
We will emphasize the priority of
resources to reach the younger generations to prepare them to give leadership in
the greatest harvest in history. We will strive to coordinate youth and
children’s rallies, crusades and camps on a regional basis that will optimize
Christ in the lives of our young people. Conversely, we will implement
resources and programs to reach senior citizens, homebound and nursing home
residents.
Relationship-Based Ministry
We consider healthy, authentic
relationships to be indispensable for spiritual leaders. Our network will be
based on the foundation of interpersonal relationships which the Holy Spirit
inspires and nurtures. We maintain that an effective organization must emerge
from personal relationships. We will encourage the practical relational designs
of mentoring, coaching, and discipling.
Character &
Integrity
We recognize servant leadership,
integrity, and a Godly character as the standard for all ministry. As humans we
tend to value gifts and skills as the most important, but God places the
priority on character and heart issues. We believe that while talents and gifts
are useful, they must function from a foundation of godly character and a desire
to live consecrated lives. We urge all believers to
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world…For all that is in
the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of
life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (1 John 2:15, 16).
In its teaching regarding worldliness, the Scripture warns against participation
in activities which defile the body or corrupts the mind and spirit; the
inordinate love of or preoccupation with, pleasures, position or possessions
which lead to their misuse; the manifestation of extreme behavior, unbecoming
speech or inappropriate appearance; or any fascination or association with
lessens one’s affection for spiritual things.
Local Church
We understand the local church as
God's chosen and preferred instrument. The foundational instruments of. A
growing, functioning and healthy local church is the greatest visible
expressions of God's love, grace, and purpose on earth. It is the intention of
the fellowship to provide every means available to help the local church grow.
Every Partner is encouraged to be an active part of the family of God through a
local church and under pastoral leadership.
Signs &
Wonders
We believe in the full expression
of the spiritual gifts (I Corinthians 12:8–11) manifested through a filter of
love and compassion. We further affirm that the purpose of power ministry is to
validate the spoken message in the continual effort to evangelize the lost and
complete the Great Commission.
Ministerial
Courtesy
We believe in upholding the
highest standards of ministerial courtesy. All ministering partners are advised
against interfering with pastors or their church congregations in a discourteous
or contentious manner, whether by spoken word, song or correspondence.
Personal
Giving
According to the Scriptures,
personal tithes should be used for the support of the active ministry and for
the propagation of the gospel work of the Lord and not be used for other
purposes. We recognize the duty of personal and individual tithing and urge all
partners to be generous in their giving of tithes and offerings to God through
their local church. The Christian Music Association does not require members who
hold Regional Chapter Credentials to send a set portion of their own personal
tithes to the national office over and above their pledge and commitment as an
Ambassador’s Club Partner.
Chapter Giving
It is suggested that monthly
offerings from the Regional Chapters to the National Organization are in
accordance with Biblical standards of giving is appropriate and will be applied
where applicable to supporting and promoting the Regional Chapter from which it
came when possible, as well as to provide a base of support for the operation of
the administrative office and the development and furtherance of benefits,
compilation cds, study materials, and support of partners in need. All giving
should be done in faith, with a heart of love and a commitment to sowing seed
into good soil. (Luke
21:1-4, “And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the
treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more
than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings
of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.”; 2
Corinthians 9:7, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him
give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”)
Other
Please understand that this
Agreement and Guide does not necessarily represent or include all details of the
Christian Music Association’s vision or plans for the future. The organization
is and should be continually growing in all areas, and as changes take place
amendments will be made.
Blessing
It is the desire of the Christian Music Association as a unified
organization that each of us involved prosper and grow in the grace of God, in
love and in the ability to reach the lost for Christ and bring others into a
greater knowledge of Him.
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