I.
Churches desiring to partnership with the fellowship should:
1) Be in agreement with the vision and values of CFN.
2) Be in agreement with CFN statement of faith.
3) Agree to build relationship with other ministers in the fellowship.
4) Agree to actively participate in building the Kingdom of God through this
body to the best of their ability.
II. Church requirements to join:
1) Each church will be an autonomous body and therefore must have their own
charter. If a church is just beginning CFN will help establish their charter.
2) Each church has the option of obtaining their own 501(c) 3.
3) Each church must agree to certain standards in order to carry the 501(c)
3 of the fellowship.
4) Each church will give a minimum of 2% of their income to the fellowship
monthly to strengthen the fellowship and provide for its on-going growth.
5) Each church will be required to apply and then be interviewed by CFNFMC
Presbyters.
6) Each church will be required to pass through a six-month entry review period.
A CFNFMC representative will visit the fellowship church within that period
and submit a written report.
7) A proper system of financial recording should be functional in the ministry
that reflects financial integrity.
8) Ministry should be committed to relationship, responsibility and accountability
to the network of the apostolic team.
III. Fellowship With The Christ For the Nations Fellowship of Ministers
of Churches:
1) CFNFMC member benefits will not change.
2) Christ For The Nations alumni may apply for credentials with CFN and fellowship
in the CFNFMC.
3) Recognized ministerial staff of affiliated ministries or churches is eligible
to apply for and receive credentials from Christ For The Nations through the
CFNFMC.
4) If individual members of an affiliated church congregation desire to receive
credentials he/she may do one of the following.
1. If he/she desires to be credentialed by Christ For the Nations, the individual
must submit an application to the CFNFMC. The application must be complete
and accompanied by a written referral from the pastor of the affiliated church.
a. The application will be thoroughly reviewed by members of the FMC Presbytery.
b. If the applicant is accepted for licensure or ordination, representatives
of the FMC Presbytery will be present to conduct or oversee the credentials
ceremony in the affiliated church. Otherwise, the applicant must make arrangements
through the FMC to attend a credentialing ceremony on the campus of Christ
For The Nations.
2. The individual may apply to receive credentials through the denomination
of which the affiliated church may be a part, according to the church's credentialing
guidelines. These credentials will not be recognized as credentials from CFN
even though the church is affiliated with Christ For the Nations
5) Fellowship Churches/Ministries Members would receive the same benefits
as a CFNFMC member.
IV. Benefits For The Churches:
1) Churches would receive the opportunity to use CFNI's 501(c) 3 to insure
tax exemption for themselves and for the church's membership. (Case by case)
2) Churches may be allowed to use the Placement Office at CFNI.
3) Churches will receive discounts on CFNI conferences, camps and merchandise.
4) Churches will have the opportunity to give to CFNI mission's projects.
5) Churches will receive an expanded version of the monthly CFNFMC newsletter.
6) Churches will be available to receive guidance, from the presbytery of
the CFNMFC and CFNFMC Executive Board.
7) Presbyters will be available to come and minister to the local congregations
and bring outside wisdom to the body.
8) Churches will have the opportunity to offer their ministers group insurance.
(Pending on if a carrier can be found)
V. A Fellowship for Accountability:
1) We as a fellowship have the authority to remove a local congregation, if
they are noncompliant with our vision, values, and statement of faith or charter.
2) Christ For The Nations Church Fellowship will be a fellowship that offers
accountability to autonomous bodies.
3) The only accountability would be to this fellowship.
Please be aware that affiliation with Christ For the Nations does not entitle
you or your church to use the name of "Christ For the Nations" in your church
name. You may, however, indicate that you or your church is affiliated with
Christ For the Nations.
