SoCal Church Plants (SCP) is a multi-denominational network who exists to collaborate with like-minded churches, groups, and individuals to encourage, equip, and establish new church plants in Southern California. The following is a description and declaration of commitments needed to be adopted by those seeking to become members of the SCP network. To be eligible for membership, one must have read and agreed with the network Evangelical Statement of Faith and theological distinctives, and must commit to humbly, joyfully, and peaceably work alongside any and all the others in the SCP network to further the work of gospel-centered church planting in our region.
THE LEADERSHIP OF SOCAL CHURCH PLANTS IS COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING:
PLANTING CHURCHES
We will promote and pursue the planting of new churches as a primary missional strategy amongst church leaders, church members and other groups and denominations. We seek to make church planting accessible and achievable for those involved through providing training, tools, and coaching that equips leaders and their teams as they prepare, launch and sustain healthy church planting churches.
LOCALLY
We will prioritize proximity when considering potential planting projects and seek to enable as many members to participate as close to their home city as is possible.
TOGETHER
We will facilitate the formation of relationships and alliances amongst like-minded
churches, groups, and individuals that enable new planting projects to form and flourish.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP: (Select membership type & declare intended participation)
SUPPORTING MEMBER
Any church, group or individual who would like to commit to offering any of but not limited to the following resources to further the work of local church planting:
Financial support, coaching or mentoring, planter assessment, training resources,
planter and family care, facilities, prayer, planter platforming, and administration.
Specify/Other:_____________________________________________________________
SPONSORING MEMBER
Any church, group or individual who would like to commit to offering any of but not limited to the following resources to further the work of local church planting:
Financial support of $6,000+ annually, coaching or mentoring planter assessment,
training resources, planter and family care, facilities, prayer, planter platforming
and administration.
Joining the Advisory Board of a planting project ( Board of Directors interview is required)
Specify/Other:_____________________________________________________________
THE MEMBERS OF SOCAL CHURCH PLANTS ARE COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING:
DOCTRINAL INTEGRITY
We agree with the Evangelical Statement of Faith and theological distinctives of our network. If there are changes to our beliefs or distinctives, we agree to communicate these to the Executive Director and Board of Directors immediately.
NETWORK PARTICIPATION
We agree to faithfully and consistently participate to the best of our ability offering as many resources to the network and church planting projects as is needed and as opportunity allow.
Once a church planter and project are adopted, we commit to faithfully and consistently fund our committed amount and/or give our specified recourses for a minimum of 3 year years.
Any member is allowed to be committed to multiple projects only if the member is
willing, and able to faithfully and effectively fulfill its commitments. If significant financial hardship or lack of committed resource occurs, we agree to communicate this to the Executive Director and Board of Directors immediately.
RELATIONAL UNITY
We will serve other SoCal Church Plant network members, significantly but not exclusively in our region, through practical fellowship, prayer, and support.
We will resolve differences by assuming the best of each other and asking clarifying questions before drawing conclusions.
We will speak well of other network members and approach them privately with any concerns, seeking any forgiveness or reconciliation that may be appropriate.
I, we, understand and agree with the entirety of this covenant document and by signing below I, we, willfully enter into an agreement of committed participation of the above-specified membership type and resources and will be expected to attend and/or furnish all specified commitments as appropriate. I, we, understand and agree to be active, communicative and peaceable members to the glory of our Lord Jesus and to the furthering of His kingdom through the planting of gospel-centered churches in our region.
Name Printed:___________________________________________________________________
Organization Name: _______________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________________
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