CEA membership requires agreement to our Statement of Faith and Christian Ethical Convictions. Your signature below is a legally recognized acknowledgment, retained as part of your permanent membership record. This record is maintained for purposes of the organization's federal court injunctions.
CEA and CEA Action
Statement of Faith and Ethical Convictions: Dual-Membership Affirmation
Christian Employers Alliance ("CEA"), a North Dakota nonprofit corporation recognized under Section 501(c)(3), and CEA Action Inc. ("CEA Action"), a separate nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(6), share the Christian beliefs and ethical convictions set forth in the accompanying statements.
Affirmation of Faith and Ethical Convictions
On behalf of the employer identified below, I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed:
The employer subscribes to and affirms both statements in their entirety.
Membership in Both Organizations
The employer expressly consents to membership in both CEA Action and Christian Employers Alliance. The employer understands that admission to each organization is subject to that organization's applicable membership requirements and acceptance procedures.
For existing CEA members, this affirmation confirms continued adherence to CEA's existing Statement of Faith and Ethical Convictions and does not replace or terminate their existing CEA membership.
Separate Entities and Legal Protections
CEA and CEA Action are separate legal entities. Legal protections secured through litigation by CEA remain governed by the applicable court orders and agreements and their eligibility requirements. Membership in CEA Action alone does not establish eligibility for those protections.
Authority to Sign
I certify that I am authorized to make these affirmations and consent to membership on behalf of the employer identified below.
Organizational Membership Agreement and Terms
By submitting this application, your organization agrees to the following:
- Membership. The organization applies for membership in CEA Action, Inc., an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation ("CEA Action"). Membership in CEA Action also includes membership in Christian Employers Alliance, a North Dakota nonprofit corporation ("CEA").
- Christian ownership and governance. For-profit organizations represent that Christians, or trusts or other entities wholly controlled by Christians, own at least 51% of the organization and that Christians control a majority of its governance. Nonprofit organizations represent that Christians control a majority of their governance.
- Statement of Faith and Ethical Convictions. The organization affirms both the CEA Statement of Faith and Ethical Convictions and the CEA Action Statement of Faith and Ethical Convictions, or has adopted creeds or statements of faith, such as the Nicene Creed, that are in harmony with and do not conflict with either statement.
- Healthcare benefits. If the organization offers healthcare benefits to employees, it affirms its commitment to providing benefits consistent with these Statements of Faith and Ethical Convictions and to supporting the right and freedom of Christian employers to do so.
- Membership dues. The organization agrees to an annual membership enrollment and to pay dues to CEA Action at the applicable rate established by its board of directors and displayed on this application. Membership dues are nonrefundable.