Independent Ministry
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:


Ministry - Is an Organization which has a long-term focus on a specific population or social need


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. Still, 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, the 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.

Accountability
SECOND:   SCC and its constituent members are committed to forming and organizing House Church or (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 person and spiritual accountability.
  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 Application for Affiliation,
  2. A copy of their Incorporation or Organizational Charter,
  3. EIN Issued by the Internal Revenue Service
  4. A signed Affiliate agreement and an initialed Acknowledgement of each Article,
  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:
FOURTH:  Each applicant may, for a specified period, negotiated on a case-by-case basis, serve under a pastor, mentor, or leader selected by SCC who will report back to SCC an evaluation as to the applicant's leadership ability; ability to be under supervision, teachable; ability to cooperate; servant's heart, communication skills; counseling and evangelistic skills.

FIFTH:  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.

SIXTH:  Upon application having been received and soon as it has been satisfactorily completed-it shall go to the Board of Approvals, 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. If a non-ordained leader of the Mission or Ministry becomes a candidate for Ordination. An application for Ordination or recognition of Ordination may be required. An evaluation board shall examine the applicant's academic records and accept them as satisfactory or conduct a written or oral examination to determine that equivalency has been demonstrated. If the evaluation board determines a need for additional study or work, they shall lay out a program with the applicant and oversee the conditions are met, including a timetable.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. Makes a firm commitment to, at all times during service as an affiliate under SCC, to be a part of, preferably as leader of, a small group of a constituent church in SCC fellowship.
    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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