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Thank you for your interest in CHEMinistry!

Membership Application:

When filling out the Membership Application, you will be asked to create a username and password. Please be sure to save your username and password.
Please review the Statement of Faith and Membership Policies.
After filling out the online membership application form below, click CONTINUE. You will then be taken to a page to log-in. After logging in, you will be taken to the payment screen.
Your membership request is not complete until you have submitted payment through the website.

Membership Fees:

Regular Annual Membership is $30 via Paypal. The 2024-25 Annual Membership year will begin July 1st, 2024 (and is good through June 30th, 2025).
Once your application has been approved and payment received, you will receive a welcome email confirming membership to our organization.

Membership Application

Family Profile:

Check here if you have read and agree to the TERMS OF SERVICE.

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Children

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Church Affiliation Curriculum/Teaching Style Year you Started Homeschooling Family Business/Services Privacy: Include my family information in the membership on-line directory? Yes No Weekly Email Update: Would you like to receive a weekly email update? Yes No

Forum Emails:

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Classifieds Emails:

Classifieds - Many Emails: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications IMMEDIATELY via email: Yes No Classifieds - Daily Digest: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications ONCE A DAY via email? Yes No Message to Homeschool Group Administrator:

Additional Questions

2024-25 CHEMinistry Statement of Faith

CHEMinistry is first and foremost a Christian organization with a membership inclusive of a variety of denominational/church affiliation backgrounds. While it is not possible to have a statement of faith that is exhaustively inclusive of the breadth of our membership, foundationally our members are required at a minimum to acknowledge¹, and leaders are required to affirm¹, the following core Christian truths:

CHEMinistry Statement of Faith

1. There is only one true God, the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. All things exist for the glory of God.

2. Our God eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance and equal in power and glory.

3. Jesus Christ is the eternal sinless Son of God, was born of a virgin, and is both fully God and fully human. He died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty for sin.

4. Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will one day physically return to judge and renew the whole world.

5. God created us male and female in his own image. These two distinct, complementary genders reflect the image and nature of God.

6. For our good and His glory, God established marriage to unite one man and one woman within an exclusive union.

7. We are sinful by both birth (original sin) and action.

8. There will be a future physical resurrection of the dead and only those who turn from sin and to Jesus in faith and repentance will be raised to eternal reward. Those who do not turn from sin and to Jesus will be raised to eternal punishment.

9. Christians are sanctified through the work of the Holy Spirit.

10. The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the very inspired Word of God.

¹Acknowledge versus Affirm:

Acknowledge: to recognize the rights, authority, or status of; to take notice of.
Affirm: to show or express a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea).

²Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living throughout reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law – resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.

Please review the CHEMinistry Statement of Faith and select ONE of the following: I acknowledge the Statement of Faith (2024-25)
I affirm the Statement of Faith (2024-25)
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2024-25 CHEMinistry Membership Policies

CHEMinistry requires all members/leaders to agree to uphold the following Membership Policies:

EXPECTED CONDUCT

As a Christian-based organization, it is the expectation for every member of CHEMinistry to conduct themselves in such a way as to be beyond reproach. Members are not only representing homeschoolers and the organization, but more importantly, they are representing what it means to be Christ-followers.

1 Peter 3:8 -- Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another, love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous...

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT WHEN ATTENDING CHEMINISTRY-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
(Revised 9/13/23)

Parents, or designated caregivers, will be the first line of enforcement of this code of conduct as it relates to their children or children in their care. All participants, students, and parents are required to always respect and adhere to the following guidelines when attending CHEMinistry-sponsored events or groups. Please note CHEMinistry subgroups (e.g. co-op, Kairos, robotics, field trips, etc.) may have additional guidelines in relation to their specific activities. The following are general CHEMinistry guidelines for all members:

Respect and obey those in authority.
Respect and honor peers. This helps to prevent discord within the community. See Appendix 1 for additional details.
Respect private and/or public property and belongings.
Abstain from all verbal or written profanity, which includes taking the Lord’s name in vain.
All clothing shall be modest and in accordance with the person's biological sex at birth. See Appendix 2 for additional details.
Understand that any form of sexual harassment (unwanted or unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature) will not be tolerated.
Abstain from using or having possession of any alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or electronic cigarettes products, or illegal substances.
Understand that without the State of Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL), weapons are strictly prohibited (firearms, knives (excluding small pocket knives), tasers, pepper spray, etc.). Please refer to MCL 28.425o and MCL.28.425c for more information, including prohibited premises.

HANDLING OFFENSES

Of course, we all understand that children misbehave at times. An advantage of homeschooling is that, in most cases, we get to be with our children to help train and guide them through new or difficult social situations. One of the reasons for participating in group activities, such as CHEMinistry-sponsored events, is to have opportunities for social training that we might not have within our own homes. Because we are partnering with other homeschooling parents, we should be surrounded by friends who understand the trials and joys of this significant responsibility.

In the event that an offense occurs, Matthew 18:15-17 will be the guiding Scripture. Please follow these steps: start privately, then, if necessary, involve one or two witnesses, and finally, if it becomes necessary to go before the group, the CHEMinistry board will be involved. Since gossip is also a sin, refrain from discussing any offenses with anyone not involved. Actions that stray from Biblical principles will be reported to CHEMinistry leadership for resolution.

DENIAL [OR REMOVAL] OF MEMBERSHIP

Because CHEMinistry is not funded publicly and for the safety and protection of its membership, CHEMinistry reserves the right to DENY [or REVOKE] membership to any applicant for any reasons undisclosed to the applicant. Upon the decision by the CHEMinistry’s Board of Directors, the registrar will send a letter of denial [or removal], which may or may not list the reason(s) for the denial [or removal] of membership. In the case of denial of membership, the registration fee will be refunded. In the case of removal of membership (e.g. not adhering to the membership policies and all methods of handling offenses have been exhausted- see Matthew 18), the registration fee will not be refunded.

Please review the Membership Policies above and select the check box. (1 required) I agree to uphold the Membership Policies (24-25)

FINAL CHECK:

Please make sure you have done the following before hitting CONTINUE:

Have you entered all of your children? If not, return to above, SELECT "Add Child" under the last child completed. You will need them added to sign them up for field trips!
Have you entered your spouse? If not, return to above, and add your spouse's name to the secondary last and first name. They might want to go on field trips too!
Do you know your username and password? You will need this information to log into the website in the future. If you did not write this information down, please do so now. You can scroll back up to the username and password section to view or change this information.
Have you selected YES for the Weekly Email Update and the Forum? This is an important and fun benefit of CHEMinistry membership! Scroll back up and select YES!

3. Have you been a CHEMinistry member in the past? Yes
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Payment Instructions

How to Pay:

The annual membership fee is $30 and is payable only via Paypal through this website. 2024-25 Annual Membership is valid from July 1st, 2024 - June 30th, 2025.

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Log into your Paypal account and complete the payment.
After payment is complete, scroll down to “Return to Merchant” and click the button.

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