Introducing the ACNA’s Affiliated Ministry Program
As part of the ACNA’s goal to strengthen and grow its collaboration with local and global missions organizations, the province is opening a new pathway for ministry groups to become an official Affiliated Ministry of the ACNA.
Affiliated Ministries must comply with the minimal canonical requirements and will gain visibility and endorsement through provincial platforms. Our first-ever Affiliated Ministry Application is now live! Initial applications will be accepted until March 20, 2026.
The Application Process
- Step 1: Complete an initial application to provide basic information about your organization and/or ministry. Initial applications will be accepted until March 20, 2026.
- Step 2: Initial Applications will be reviewed by a provincial staff team and those who meet all canonical requirements will be invited to submit a second-round application with additional details.
- Step 3: Second-round applications that advance will be reviewed by a 3-member review panel appointed by the Executive Committee. Any applicants not selected in this initial round may be invited to apply again in the fall.
- Step 4: Applicants will receive notice of their application status on a rolling basis. All decisions will be announced by May 1, 2026, at the latest.
We look forward to welcoming new ministries into our mission and working together to serve God’s people and advance His Kingdom. To express your interest in becoming an Affiliated Ministry please complete the application and an ACNA staff member will be in contact with you.
Criteria for Affiliated Ministries
- An affiliated ministry may be an entity such as a seminary, mission agency, ministry organization, religious society or sodality.
- A diocese or other entity that is part of a jurisdiction other than the Anglican Church in North America may also apply for affiliated ministry status, so long as the requirements of Canon 7 Section 1 are met.
- All ACNA Affiliated Ministries agree to adhere to the ACNA Fundamental Declarations of the Province.
Benefits for Affiliated Ministries
- Permission to use a designated “ACNA affiliated ministry” logo in the footer of their website or print materials
- Inclusion in a searchable “affiliated ministries” database on the ACNA website by ministry area
- Their ministry logo is featured on the ACNA Affiliated Ministries webpage
- Eligibility to participate in the ACNA retirement program
- Potential benefits would also include participation in any formal convening of ACNA ministry partners and/or affiliates
List of Expectations for ACNA Affiliated Ministries
The ACNA requires that all affiliated ministries adhere to a minimal set of standards that demonstrate their commitment to a mutually accountable relationship that can advance the mission of the Province to reach North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.