Welcome
We are an association of Non-Denominational Full Gospel Churches, Ministries, and Ministers with locations around the globe.
CMAI was originally established in the mid 70's by the late Ira & Sharon Stanley. They recognized the need for an organization to provide a legal and spiritual support network for non-denominational full gospel churches, ministries, and ministers. The tern "full gospel" denotes the belief which aligns with the doctrine and power of the Apostolic Age to include receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit, Acts 1:4-5 & 19:2; the empowerment of the spiritual gifts, Luke 24:49, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; and divine healing, John 14:12-17, Acts 5:16. This movement originally termed “The Holiness Movement” started in the 19th century and continues to flourish today.
We welcome sister churches, ministries, and ministers seeking association with CMAI. Our purpose is to provide legal covering, increased spiritual growth, and fellowship with like-minded believers. Our goal is to provide support while maintaining independents from the rigors of denominations allowing the Holy Spirit to move in each individual church or ministry as He wills. This concept allows the Pastoral Leadership within the association to tend to the needs and personal growth of their church members while at the same time play a part in the global outreach for Christ.
Members Corner
This soundtrack "Timothy" was submitted by one of our members. The voice over is truly an eye opener regarding the church's need to engage with this young adult generation for Christ.
Ruth and I have been a part of CMAI since it's Inception. The vision of the organization and the foundation originally placed by Bishop Stanley has been furthered by Bishop Jones. The strength of CMAI has always been set on the firm foundation of the Word and it's vision for the lost. Over the years I have been a part of many missionary teams into Kenya, Togo, and the Philippines under CMAI. The heart of CMAI is to spread the gospel and to strengthen the God chosen workers in the mission field, and every time I go I am amazed how God moves on our behalf. CMAI has consistently been a valuable resource for us as we grow our ministry in prayer, education, and direction here in the States. As with all of the churches and ministries associated with CMAI, Wellspring Ministries would not where it is today in God. Joe & Ruth Varona
Pastors
Wellsprings Ministries
Chantilly, VA
Many years ago when I first became a part of CMAI I was looking for true mentoring. I believed I had a call on my life to reach people for Christ, but had spent all of my adult life in the business sector. Although I held the office of an Elder in my home church I did not have any formal bible college or seminary training. I had been born again for thirty years and filled with the Holy Spirit for the past twenty. My own personal desire to know more of God led me to begin learning the Greek language, and about the Greek and Hebrew lifestyles of the days of Jesus and the Apostles. From my personal studies I knew that God was less impressed with formal doctrine and more desirous of Holy Spirit led understanding and teaching much like the Apostles and early church.
In my beginning quest to seek guidance and direction I spoke with several pastors, most from different denominations with seminary backgrounds. They all had the same basic story or encouragement; their denomination and seminary was the way to go. They spoke more of finding a job and financial stability than serving their congregation or reaching individuals for Christ. As I searched the internet for additional information I found that many denominations focused more on their doctrine and less on helping people develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
From my first encounter with several of CMAI pastors at a Pastors Conference, I was impressed with the genuineness of love for Jesus and His children that prevailed in every conversation. I had found the support, leadership, and encouragement that I needed as I moved forward to fulfill my call as a pastor. From growing our church and outreach ministry to my personal growth in Christ, CMAI was ever present with encouragement, advise, teachings, and most of all prayerful support.
As a member of CMAI and watching it grow globally, I was blessed that the primary focus always stayed on the importance of the one.
The one person needing to know about Christ, the one church, or the one ministry. Jesus challenged the Pharisees in Luke 15:4, "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? CMAI embraces this challenge from our Lord.
Today as Bishop of CMAI, I am always willing to visit with individuals desiring to enter into the Five Fold Ministry. Often encouraging them that they are about to enter into the most difficult and yet rewarding walk of life any person could have. Walking with the Holy Spirit is like nothing else on earth. As I visit with member churches and ministries, or with prospective new members; the focus is always on "the one".
Welcome to CMAI,
David Jones
Presiding Bishop of CMAI
Pastor / New Heights Fellowship Church
