Categories of Membership

We welcome you to join us to advocate for the work of Faith Community Nursing.  Two AAFCN membership categories are available and are described below.

Faith Community Nurse

Nurses who have successfully completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course (or other FCN course) are eligible for full membership.  If you have not completed a qualified course, please join as a “Friend,” described below.

A one-year FCN Membership receives:

  • Networking with other FCNs and health ministry leaders
  • Resources for launching and growing a health ministry
  • Discounts on select FCN resources
  • No-cost online CEU events
  • Access to AAFCN online forum
  • AAFCN membership pin
  • Membership renewal discount
  • Discounts to North American Division Health Ministries events
  • Subscription to North American Division Health Ministries magazine (if available)

Friends of AAFCN

Nurses and nursing students (DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, LPN, CNA) who have not completed a qualified FCN Course may join as a “Friend of AAFCN.”  Health ministry team members including pastors and denominational or institutional affiliates may also join as a “Friend of AAFCN.”  If you have completed the FCN Course, please join as a “Faith Community Nurse,” described above.

A one-year Friend Membership receives:

  • Networking with other FCNs and health ministry leaders
  • Resources for launching and growing a health ministry
  • No-cost online CEU events (optional fee applies if CEU hours desired)
  • Access to AAFCN online forum
  • Eligibility for scholarships to AAFCN-sponsored Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course
  • One-year free AAFCN membership following successful completion of AAFCN-sponsored Foundations course

Dates

The AAFCN Membership Year begins on September 1 and continues through August 31 of the following year.  Your membership will expire on September 1st of each year if you do not renew.  We encourage you to take advantage of the auto-renew feature.

Please note, the Renewal Period runs through June, July, and August.  If you attempt to renew outside of this period, you may miss special offers or be charged the incorrect amount.

Dues

NOTE:  All dues are reduced by 50% for the 2022-2023 Membership Year

New FCN Member:  $60 USD

Renewal FCN Member:  $45 USD

Friend of AAFCN:  $20 USD (new and renewing)

Note:  If your membership has lapsed for more than 3 years, you will need to join as a “New FCN”.  If you are having trouble renewing, or need to update your credit card on file, please click here to contact us.

Connect

Advocate

You can help to grow this vital ministry!  Download the AAFCN brochure to share with your network and invite them to join the AAFCN Community.

Note:  AAFCN is a membership organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is available to individuals who are members of the Church.