1. The community

a. The need: population , percent of population in different age groups, nearby Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, etc.

b. Nature of the community and its growth potential.

2. Interested people

a. number of individuals and family units

b. potential leadership available

c. worthiness of motive

d. degree of commitment

3. Neighboring churches

a. The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship will seek the cooperation and support of the existing Christian Churches/Churches of Christ in the surrounding area.

B. Requests for Assistance

A group or congregation requesting assistance of The Christian Evangelizing fellowship should furnish the following information:

1. location and type of present or proposed facilities.

2. if the group is just forming, the reason (and facts supporting the same) that make this a desirable location for a congregation.

3. if the congregation is already established , a brief history

4. five year plan and timetable

5. copies of relevant documents including the constitution and by-laws, minutes, reports, financial records, and attendance.

6. type of help requested, length of commitment needed, and a plan for reduction and termination of support.

C. Financial Support of Projects

1. The primary support from The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship should be in the area of selecting, directing, and financially supporting the minister.

The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship's general practice shall be to reduce ministerial support by the following schedule: first year -- full support, second year -- two-thirds support, and third year --- one third support. Any exception to this schedule will require approval of the current Christian Evangelizing Fellowship board of directors.

2. It is desirable for a new congregation to become fully self-supporting within three years.

The congregation will be made fully aware of these stipulations at the outset and will be appraised of plans to reduce support well in advance.

D. Relationships and Expectations

Once it has been determined that The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship and the congregation will work together, the relationship will be guided by the following principles:

1. The congregation should consult with The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship on all major decisions. This would include, but not be limited to, the calling of the minister(s), the purchase of property, and the building of a house of worship and other facilities.

2. The group (congregation) shall submit to The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship board of directors a written monthly report summarizing:

a. financial status

b. attendance

c. actions of governing bodies

d. activities of minister(s)

All members of The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship executive committee are to be placed on the congregation's mailing list to receive copies of the newsletter, meeting notices, etc.

3. At least one representative of The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship will attend all meetings held by the body (steering committee, church board, elders, congregation, etc.) to advise and counsel. His presence at such meeting shall not be construed as approval by The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship executive committee for items of business that are transacted.

4. The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship and the congregation reserve the right to terminate their direct working relationship at any time.

5. The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship urges congregations to continue as financial supporters of the organization after the completion of financial support. It is also stipulated that the contributions of The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship be recognized in the church's history.

6. In the event of a Christian Evangelizing Fellowship-supported congregation's dissolution, an appropriate part of that congregation's remaining assets shall be returned to the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship and any other supporting organizations.

E. Minister for Congregation Receiving Support

1. Selection

a. The Christian Evangelizing Fellowship Board of Directors will chose a church planter and a location for all Christian Evangelizing fellowship initiated congregations.

b. Search for a minister to serve and existing church supported by the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship shall be conducted by a pulpit committee composed equally of members of the congregation and representatives of the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship. In addition to the usual qualifications of faith, character, and ability, the prospect will need to possess a vital interest in establishing new churches. The committee will pursue recommendations, resumes, inquiries, and interviews leading to the choice of one candidate to be recommended to the congregation. The congregation, in turn, will pursue satisfactory acquaintance with the candidate before voting on his employment. If the first candidate is not accepted, the committee will pursue the same course in choosing and recommending another.

2. Direction

The newly selected minister must communicate and work with the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship directors. He will meet regularly with them, giving written reports to indicate activity, plans, progress, and problems. No major programs are to be undertaken without the knowledge and consent of the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship directors.

3. Termination

A minister's employment with the supported congregation may be terminated on sixty days' notice by either the minister or by the congregation and the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship directors acting together. A different length of termination notice would require mutual consent of all parties (or sixty days severance pay could be given in lieu of such notice).

4. Church Leadership

Until such time as scripturally qualified elders and deacons are available, the congregation shall function under a steering committee that is composed of the church planter, selected members of the congregation, and representatives of the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship.

F. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

For a newly created congregation the Christian Evangelizing Fellowship will provide Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws under which the congregation will function until it assumes autonomous status.