Partnership at Engedi
WHY PARTNER WITH ENGEDI?
There are three primary reasons for formally partnering with Engedi:
The concept of church partnership is implied throughout the New Testament
(Philippians 1.3–6, Ephesians 4.11–13).
Christians clearly identified with a specific local body and were challenged to be active participants.
Partnership is helpful to our church leaders as they seek to shepherd the Engedi flock.
Those who choose to partner with Engedi will be identified as under our care (John 21.15–17).
Our partners comprise a core that can be counted on to build and sustain the ministries of the church (1 Peter 4.8–11). As commanded in Galatians 6.10, partners receive priority in the allocation of finite church resources.
Partnership benefits individual believers (Acts 4.32–35, 1 Corinthians 12.7–12).
It moves us from good intentions to committed participation. We hope partnering with Engedi will serve as a milestone in your lifelong journey of following Christ.
Apply For Partnership
https://engedichurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/140/responses/new
Criteria For Partnership
Confession of a personal experience of salvation through Jesus Christ
Experience of Christian baptism
Agreement with Engedi’s mission and beliefs
Willing to live out Engedi’s practices
Commitment to tithe or intentionally move toward tithing (give 10% of one’s income).
Commitment to use one’s gifts to serve the church
Commitment to be connected in CABLE Groups
Commitment to maintain unity within the church where Engedi has undefined theological positions
Commitment to resolving conflict according to Matthew 18
Commitment to honor church leaders (1 Timothy 5.17–18, 1 Thessalonians 5.12–13)
Benefits of Partnership
Partners have the ability to influence key decisions of the church
Partners can nominate partners to serve on the elder board and can themselves be nominated to serve as elders
Partners take part in periodic meetings where matters affecting the church are discussed and feedback is invited
Partners get advance previews of the vision and direction of Engedi
Partners receive updates on what’s happening behind the scenes at Engedi
Partners are given opportunities to pray more specifically for our leadership and staff
Partners receive priority in the allocation of church resources
Partners are encouraged and held accountable to actively living out their faith in Christ
Leadership Structure
Positions Roles Functions
