TECH Membership Application
Technical Exchange for Christian Healthcare
Welcome to TECH
TECH is an affiliation of faith-based ministries and a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting Christian healthcare ministries through shared expertise, resources, and fellowship.
We invite qualifying Christian organizations and individuals to apply for membership and become part of a community committed to providing quality healthcare resources to medical mission facilities around the world.
Benefits of Membership
A Network of Christian Ministries: Connect with member organizations specializing in laboratory services, sterilization, X-ray, pharmaceuticals, biomedical electronics, feeding programs, vision, evangelism, wheelchairs, respiratory care, and other areas.
Shared Resources and Expertise: Exchange knowledge, equipment, and resources with other TECH members.
Member Email Listserv: Access a private email listserv to request medical resources and share available surplus equipment.
Conferences and Networking: Participate in semiannual TECH conferences featuring educational workshops, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
Membership Eligibility
TECH membership is open to USA-based Christian nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and individuals committed to adhering to the TECH Standards of Excellence.
Individuals who are not affiliated with a qualifying organization may apply for Individual Membership.
Applicants must have a good reputation and a clear Christian testimony among their peers, in accordance with 1 Peter 2:11–13.
Membership Fees
Nonrefundable Application Fee: $50
A $50 application fee is required for all applicants. After submitting this application, you will be directed to the online payment page to complete this requirement.
Annual Membership Dues:
Individual Membership: $150 annually
Organizational Membership: $350 annually
The annual membership dues are separate from the initial application fee.
Before You Apply
Please provide complete answers to all applicable questions. Incomplete applications may delay the membership process.
TECH has developed Standards of Excellence for medical equipment and supplies sent by its members to medical mission facilities around the world.
Applicants are expected to review these standards carefully. Organizational applicants should review them with their partners and staff as part of the application process.
By completing this application, organizational applicants affirm their commitment to adhere to the highest standards for quality healthcare in the developing world.
Please have the following supporting documents available, as applicable:
Your organization's Statement of Faith or Mission Statement
Your organization's Federal Tax ID letter
When you're ready, complete the membership application below.
TECH Standards of Excellence
TECH has established Quality Standards for Medical and Dental Equipment and Supplies to help ensure that resources provided to medical mission facilities are appropriate, safe, and usable.
Organizational applicants: Please carefully review the complete TECH Standards of Excellence before completing the compliance ratings in this application.
These ratings help TECH understand your organization's current practices and identify areas where assistance may be beneficial. Noncompliance does not automatically affect the membership application process.
Individual applicants may skip the Standards of Excellence rating section.
Review the Complete TECH Standards of Excellence (PDF)
Doctrinal Statement
Every member organization shall subscribe to a written statement of faith clearly affirming Jesus Christ is Lord. The statement of faith, or mission statement, should reflect the commitment of the organization to conduct its ministry in a manner which promotes the evangelical Christian faith and reflects those generally accepted Biblical truths and practices.
Please attach your organizational “Statement of Faith”. If you do not have a statement of faith you may subscribe to TECH’s statement of faith and attach your organizational “Mission Statement.”
TECH Statement of Faith
We believe in one God, the Father,
The Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only
Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from
the Father and the Son, who with the Father and
the Son is worshipped and glorified.
We believe salvation involves the redemption of the whole man,
and is offered freely, by grace, to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
We believe there is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ.
We believe Jesus, our only Savior, will come again in glory to judge
the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the resurrection of the dead,
To eternal life in the world to come.