FAQ – How Can My Church Become a Member of NorthStar?

Membership Process

  • Letter to NorthStar’s Executive Director indicating church decision to seek membership
  • Attendance by pastor and at least one church leader at New Member Orientation
  • Submission of church Constitution and Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, or other governing documents
  • Recommendation by Church Health Group for membership
  • Approval by messengers at Annual Meeting

Watchcare

One year watchcare required for churches which:

  • Have divided from existing church
  • Has an active participant base of less than 24 adults
  • Is newly formed and has not had a mission status relationship with an established NorthStar church

Explanation of Watchcare

A church under watchcare will not be presented to messengers at the first annual meeting after they fulfill the new member orientation requirement.  The church will be evaluated for the year as to their level of local cooperation, support of NorthStar and commitment to growth.  The church shall be eligible for recommendation at the second annual meeting after the new member orientation.

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