What is the Fellowship tier?
The Fellowship tier is the free, entry-level membership designed as an easy on-ramp for new and returning members. It offers foundational benefits that provide real value while eliminating financial barriers to initial participation.
What benefits are included in Fellowship?
Fellowship members receive access to an exclusive Benefit Hub that provides discounts, freebies, and rewards across a wide range of products and services, as well as access to Google Career Certificates and participation in the Association's community at no cost.
Who is Fellowship best suited for?
Fellowship is ideal for individuals who are new to the Congress, reconnecting after time away, or exploring the Association before committing financially. It also serves bivocational leaders or those with limited budgets who still desire meaningful connection and foundational resources.
What is the Growth tier?
The Growth tier is a paid annual membership designed for individuals ready to invest in deeper resources, development, and tools. It builds on the Fellowship tier by expanding access to content and practical support for ministry and personal advancement.
What benefits are included in Growth?
Growth members receive all Fellowship tier benefits, plus full access to the members-only Digital Library (resources, devotionals, and training materials), and a substantial credit toward a custom personal or ministry website.
Who is Growth best suited for?
Growth is well-suited for pastors, ministry leaders, and faith-driven professionals who want structured development resources, digital tools, and a stronger online presence — particularly members actively building ministries, initiatives, or personal platforms.
What is the Anchor tier?
The Anchor tier is the flagship, premium annual membership designed for the most engaged and committed members of the Association. It offers the most comprehensive package of spiritual, professional, and practical benefits to support high-capacity leaders and ministries.
What benefits are included in Anchor?
Anchor members receive everything in the Growth tier — including full Digital Library access and website credit — plus a professionally designed website with hosting, complimentary registration for two to Congress-sponsored events, a restaurant gift card for use at events, and a Microsoft Business Premium license.
Who is Anchor best suited for?
Anchor is ideal for members who are fully committed to the Congress's mission and ready to maximize both the spiritual and practical benefits of membership — especially pastors, organizational leaders, and ministry builders who regularly attend events, lead teams, and need robust digital and administrative tools.
Congress+ is the Congress of Christian Leadership's new, all-inclusive digital membership platform that centralizes member benefits, resources, communication, and community in one place. It moves beyond a simple database and offers a personalized, interactive experience that supports the spiritual, professional, and communal growth of members.
Within Congress+, members can access a vast curated Digital Library, manage their membership profile, view and redeem tier-specific benefits, and stay connected with the Association's initiatives. Members can also manage dues, track engagement, and access built-in communication tools — all in one place.
Congress+ includes a private, association-wide social media network where members can connect, collaborate, and encourage one another in Kingdom work. This digital community space is designed to foster fellowship, shared learning, and mutual support among pastors, ministry leaders, and faith-driven professionals.
The Congress is investing in Congress+ to provide a modern, sustainable, and meaningful membership experience that matches the value members sow into the ministry. This investment reflects a commitment to long-term financial health, stronger engagement, and a more vibrant, connected Congress.
Congress+ is scheduled to launch alongside the rollout of the new tiered membership structure. The new membership tiers will go into effect January 1, 2027, and we anticipate the first phase of the platform to be ready around that time.
Once logged in to Congress+, members will see their tier clearly displayed on their personalized member dashboard. From there, they can view, activate, and manage all benefits associated with their Fellowship, Growth, or Anchor tier in a single, organized interface.
Yes. Access to specific benefits — such as the Digital Library, website credits, event registrations, and productivity tools — will be tailored by tier. Tier-specific views ensure that members see exactly what is available to them without confusion or clutter.
Yes. The tiered model is designed to support a progressive member journey, allowing individuals to move from Fellowship to Growth to Anchor as their needs and capacity evolve. Congress+ provides the underlying infrastructure for dues management and engagement tracking to support these upgrades and transitions.
Prospective members can select Fellowship, Growth, or Anchor through the Congress's enrollment channels, which are being aligned with Congress+. New and returning members can join under the new structure from the announced launch date forward.
Members will receive instructions for creating or activating their Congress+ account, including how to set up login credentials and access their dashboard. Step-by-step guidance will be provided through official communications from the Department of Member Engagement.
Members experiencing issues with access, benefits, or tier questions should contact the Congress's support channels as outlined in launch and onboarding communications. The membership and engagement team will assist with troubleshooting, benefit activation, and guidance on choosing or changing tiers.
Members will receive ongoing updates through Congress+, email announcements, and website posts as the platform and tiers continue to be optimized. Regular communication will highlight new resources, partnership benefits, and stories that demonstrate the impact of the tiered model and Congress+ experience.
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