Preaching in F-1 and J-1 Status

All preaching by Canadian and international students in CRC churches is for legal purposes treated as on-campus employment.

Preaching in a non-CRC church is treated as off-campus employment (and therefore not permitted without special government authorization) unless that church has a contract with the Mentored Ministires Office for mandatory preaching by CTS students. Preaching in a non-CRC church with such a contract is treated as on-campus employment.

Students in F-1 status do not need authorization for preaching which is treated as on-campus employment. Students in J-1 status need written approval in advance from the RO or ARO in order to preach.

All preaching for which no honorarium is received is permissible.