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Affiliate Applicants Instructions
   
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SEMINARY COVENANT COMMUNITY (SCC)

Seminary Covenant Community (SCC) is a body duly organized for and legally able to:
Provide a 501c3 covering, Spiritual Direction for individual and organizational accountability.

Each organization is a subordinate of SCC and will be a part of one of the following divisions:

  1. Churches and Congregations – Independent Churches or Congregations or Affiliated (SCC)
           Independent Churches or Congregations, Groups of Churches shall carry a name other than Tapestry.

      
Individuals and members of the above organizations may choose to be part of SCC:
 
  1. Individual Members are Disciples. Just submit a Member registration
  2. Ordained, Certified, or Commissioned Members are persons recognized with the call or functions of; Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Bishops, Elders, Deacons, Certified as Teachers, Administrators, and support by participating in our small group ministry. They can be part of either directly or indirectly in one of our affiliate or member organizations, with the intent of fulfilling the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20:
          Referred to in the SCC Bylaws as Great Commission members.

          See Ministry Covering

    "Matthew 28:19-20 (KJV)
    "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo,
    I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
    1. Race, color, national origin, or gender is not a criterion for membership or Ordination.

    Seminary Covenant Community (SCC) will accept applications from all who apply. At the discretion of review by the Board of Approvals, an applicant may be required to provide additional information, be declined for any reason, or be approved and accepted into membership.

    Organizations:
    FIRST:  The lead applicant of the organization must be Christ-centered, a person called by God to the mission. SCC has to ratify and validate this call and the desire of the applicant to be a part of the SCC fellowship.

    SECOND:   SCC and its constituent members are committed to forming and organizing (small group ministry) ministries. Each applicant must be wholeheartedly committed to small group life and practices. This must be demonstrated over a specified period of time by a commitment to a Small Group by actively participating in the life of a group as a member, preferably as an assistant leader of such group, or even as a leader. This includes participating during this time in any meetings of leaders or co-leaders or training sessions.
     
    1. Such small groups shall be of the style and purpose envisioned by SCC, i.e., groups are a means of evangelism and a means of ministry in the local community.
    2. Agree with SCC Statement of Faith and By-Laws.
    3. Agree to and sign an Affiliation agreement

    THIRD:  Each applicant Affiliate Organization must submit in writing an:
     
    1. A completed Congregation or Church Affiliation Application,
    2. A copy of Incorporation or Organizational Charter,
    3. EIN Issued by the Internal Revenue Service
    4. A signed Affiliate agreement and an initialed Acknowledgement of Affiliation,
    5. References from 3 or more persons who have known the applicant for five years or more
    6. Where required, a ministry plan.
    7. Can demonstrate the ability to carry the ministry to fruition.

    The affiliate applicant must demonstrate in a written or oral examination before an evaluation board chosen by SCC regarding the ability, desire, and vision of the assignment and related experience.

    Individual Leadership Members: Ordination, License, or Certified. Must submit a separate individual application See Ministry Covering

    Each applicant during the evaluation period must demonstrate and testify by personal life fitness to be a leader, including but not limited to; marriage, family, personal habits, and stewardship in all phases of life. Specifically applicant:
     
    1. Must not be a new Christian - must have an adequate number of years of demonstrated walk as a born-again believer.
    2. Must have no sexual relationship outside of marriage, whether adultery or any other promiscuous relationship. Marriage is defined as: between one man and one woman.
    3. Be no drunkard if using alcohol in moderation and be committed to the principles of Romans 12:1-2; 14:13-21.
    4. Be no lover of money- one with good credit and a good reputation in handling money.
    5. Have a good reputation in Christian and non-Christian circles.
    6. Have a well-behaved family.

    Upon application having been received and soon as it has been satisfactorily completed-it shall go to the Board of SCC, who:
     
    1. Will indicate any additional items needed for the application.
    2. When the application has been completed, SCC will decide whether the applicant will be accepted.
    3. SCC shall see that a mentor, spiritual director, or overseer is selected to work with the applicant throughout the process to provide an evaluation to the SCC evaluation board.
    4. The board of SCC shall before it decides that SCC will accept an applicant/ candidate, must receive:
      1. Satisfactory report for the evaluation board that academic or equivalency has been met;
      2. Satisfactory information from the evaluator selected by SCC, who may be a pastor, mentor, spiritual director, or overseer,
      3. A firm commitment in writing that the applicant/candidate subscribes to the constitution and by-laws of SCC and its statement of faith.
      4. The applicant also makes a firm commitment in writing to continuing education under the guidance of SCC.
      5. Agree to file an annual report to SCC of the affiliate's progress and attend the SCC Annual Convocation.

    SCC Organizations membership requires a Minimum annual pledge, a minimum of $50.00 or more per month or $600.00 or more per year. The application Fee for an Organization is $500.00

    ALL APPLICATION AND PROCESSING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
    It will be billed automatically upon completion of the Application process and the final submit is activated.
    The process takes approximately 10 Days unless there is further information required. 

    Seminary Covenant Community
    Attn: Application for Affiliation
    1260 S. Courtenay Parkway
    Merritt Island, Fla.  32952
    Telephone:  (321) 452-9692


      
     
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