It costs money to maintain the coursework for both the ordination and non-ordination programs, and to provide ongoing support for our ordained ministry. In addition to annual fees that we pay to maintain the online training program and minister supplies store, time and effort are required to process candidates as they move through the program, to maintain the accuracy of the information we provide, and to develop and maintain services that benefit our active ordained ministers. The purpose of the registration and renewal fees is to offset those costs.