How it works
Seminary Covenant Community, Inc. is a membership organization called to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through independent member organizations and small group ministries. We make disciples, who make disciples—as Jesus taught.
Our members are people God has called to lead a non-profit organization—or develop one.
Membership
Tapestry Covenant Community Church is the founding church of Seminary Covenant Community. We’ve created Tapestry Home, a House Church movement, whose purpose is to grow Christ’s Kingdom through discipleship, training up of leaders, building biblical foundations, and creating sustainable ministries.
It may be recommended that individuals desiring to start an independent ministry begin with a House Church or small group under Tapestry Community to grow and guide you, in efforts to ensure your foundation is secure and biblical.
We offer these classifications of membership for organizations and individuals serving as leaders:
Organization Member
This is a non-profit organization examined and approved by Seminary Covenant Community and/or Tapestry Covenant Community. The leader of these organizations does not necessarily require an ordination, but requires the screening and agreement to use the brand and comply with IRS guidelines. These are Independent Churches, Educational Organizations, Missions, or Ministries.
Ordained Member
This individual has applied to SCC for ordination, has qualified under our standards, been approved, agrees to follow moral and biblical accountability standards, completed the application process, and passed a background check.
Candidates may be considered as one of the Biblical functions mentioned in Ephesians 4:11* or Counselors, Missionaries, and/or Independent Ministers. They may at any time choose to open an organization or become an Organizational Member. We maintain their records as an ordained ministers; Note: we do not cover insurance or other benefits. nor is membership deemed employment.
As part of the ordination process, the candidate writes and submits a thesis which includes their beliefs, their calling, and their vision for ministry. SCC published this thesis.
*11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, — Ephesians 4:11
House Church Member
Tapestry Covenant Community Church is the founding church of Seminary Covenant Community. We’ve created Tapestry Home, a “house church” movement whose purpose is to grow Christ’s Kingdom through discipleship, training up of leaders, building biblical foundations and sustainable ministries. We recommended that individuals desiring to start an independent ministry begin with a House Church or small group under Tapestry Community to grow, in efforts to ensure their foundation is secure and biblical..
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Get Started
What’s required to apply for membership?
- Solid Biblical understanding
- Evidence you are called
- Clear vision or plan
Start a conversation with us or review the applications below.
Do you need a covering?
We help emerging ministries become 501(c)(3) compliant, and provide easy to use documents to establish your organization.
Applications
Church
Organizations
A congregation or church is an organization with a membership that worships, educates, and supports ministries and missions to the community. This included home groups, house churches, and small group ministries.
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AFFILIATE CHURCH
Educational Organizations
An educational organization provides Christ centered or Biblical Based Education to a group or population of people. Includes schools, Pre-K-12, home school organizations, colleges, universities (under-grad and grad), and vocational schools.
Ministry
Organizations
A ministry is an organization that provides ongoing Christian based social, evangelical, educational, health, support to a local, regional, national or global community. This could include housing, recovery and transition ministries, or food pantries.
Mission
Organizations
A mission is a Christ-centered organization that reaches out to a population for evangelistic, social, and/or health services, with a short term goal or event based program. This could include domestic, regional or foreign missions.
Home Group, House Church, or Small Group Fellowship
An independent home group or house church consists of three or more individuals who meet regularly for discipleship, worship, education, mission, or ministry to the community. Seminary Covenant Community provides 501(c)(3) non-profit covering for groups with the commitment to build and grow a house church or small group for the purpose of discipleship and ministry.
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Charitable Organization
There are many reasons why giving back is important. Charitable organizations provide vital services to those in need. They help to promote a sense of community and goodwill. Giving back can have a positive impact on your own life. It can make you feel happier and more fulfilled. Make a difference by creating and building a charitable organization that blesses your community.
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Ministry Covering
Equipping the Saints for the work of ministry. Seminary Covenant Community provides examination and accountability for persons called to Minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We offer the certification, ordination, and licensing of pastors, evangelists, teachers, elders, and deacons. Training is available. Get more information and begin your journey.
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OF THE GOSPEL