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I am interested in church planting for the following areas (check all that apply):

Seattle Area

Portland/Vancouver (WA) Area

Vancouver BC Area

British Columbia (other than specified)

Northwest (other than areas specific above)

Hawaii

Other

I anticipate being able to start planting a church around this date:

I am interested in being:

Maritial Status:

In no more than one page, write a spiritual autobiography. Describe your salvation experience, call to Christian ministry, call to church planting, and reasons for interest in the Northwest / Canada.

I will lead my congregation to plant at least one other church within the first five years after arriving on the field:

Yes

No

My goal is to do so within _____ years:

I will lead my church to give to the local association, state, and national convention on a monthly basis from the very beginning. I understand this means 6% giving to the cooperative program, and an additional 4% to Southern Baptist Causes:

Yes

I commit to complete and submit my monthly church planter reports and Annual Church Profiles on time:

Yes

Are you currently a part of a SBC/CNBC church?:

Yes

No

If no, have you previously been part of an SBC/CNBC church?

Yes

No

Comments:

I have fully read the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message:

Yes

I am in full agreement with the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message:

Yes

No

If you answered "no", please explain:

NAMB Conduct Expectations:

I will conduct myself in a way that reflects positively on Christ and the North American Mission Board

I will not visit the opposite sex alone at home, other than my spouse.

I will not counsel the opposite sex alone at the office.

I will not counsel the opposite sex more than once without the person's spouse.

If married, I will not have lunch alone with the opposite sex, other than my spouse.

I will be careful in answering cards, letters, and email notes from the opposite sex.

If married, I will not be in an automobile alone with anyone of the opposite sex other than my spouse.

I will not show affection that could be questioned.

I will abstain from consumption of any alcoholic beverage.

I will not view pornography.

I will maintain financial integrity.

I will pray for the integrity of other missionaries and staff members.

I am in full agreement with the NAMB Conduct Expectations.

Yes

No

If you answered "no," please explain:

MISSIONS ASSISTANCE COVENANT FOR NORTHWEST BAPTIST CONVENTION (NWBC) AND CANADIAN NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION (CNBC)

PERSONAL EVANGELISM/DISCIPLEMAKING

All pastoral staff consistently SHARES and trains/leads their congregation to SHARE their faith verbally giving people an opportunity to respond as a part of an effort to make and grow disciples.

PERSONAL STEWARDSHIP

All staff, including the lead planter/senior pastor, of the church leads by example through consistently giving a minimum of a TITHE of their gross salary and housing to the local church plant.

MISSION GIVING

Give a MINIMUM OF 10% of your local congregation’s undesignated gifts to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) or CNBC mission causes on a MONTHLY BASIS, including a minimum of 6% to the Cooperative Program. The remaining 4% may be given to other SBC mission causes, including annual Northwest Impact Offering (SYLVIA WILSON) or the annual CCSB Missions Offering (Harvest); North American missions offering (ANNIE ARMSTRONG); International missions offering (LOTTIE MOON); and SBC or CNBC church plants.

COOPERATION

The congregation is in FRIENDLY COOPERATION with its association, state convention, and national conventions. Participation in annual association and convention gatherings is also expected.

INVITATION

The congregation insures that those individuals participating in worship/celebration services are presented with a clear opportunity to RESPOND to the Gospel through some means.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

The MEMBERSHIP of congregation is comprised of baptized (immersed) believers who have professed personal faith in Jesus Christ and identify themselves as members of the congregation.

DOCTRINE

The congregation is committed to the BASIC BIBLICAL DOCTRINES as expressed in The Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

GOVERNMENT

The congregation exercises ultimate governance through the MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION. If a church is elder-led, the congregation has a determining voice as to who serves as elders. In the formative years of a church plant, leadership by a board comprised of the lead planter and board members from outside the congregation is acceptable.

BAPTIST IDENTITY

The congregation demonstrates clear denominational IDENTITY. There must be a stated affiliation with the Southern Baptist Convention, Great Commission Baptists, and/or the Send Network.

REPRODUCTION

The congregation is working toward the goal of reproducing through the PLANTING of other congregations within five (5) years of starting

missions assistance.

ENCOURAGEMENT

The lead planter/senior pastor participates regularly in a COACHING and/or a PLANTER/PASTOR NETWORK for the purpose of encouragement, prayer, accountability, partnership, and development of themselves and other leaders. The planter/pastor’s spouse is encouraged to do the same, when available. Funded planters are also required to attend the NWBC Annual Church Planters Retreat.

COMMUNICATION

The lead planter/senior pastor COMMUNICATES through timely completion of monthly reports. Congregations that are meeting publicly complete the Annual Church Profile in a timely manner.

I have fully read and confirm that I am committed to fulfilling this covenant and leading my congregation to do so, as well.

Yes

I actively engage in verbal evangelism.

Yes

I embrace the sanctity of human life, both the born and the unborn.

Yes

I have read and will comply with this covenant.

Yes

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Church Planting Application