The decision to unite a ministry within an established organization is not to be done ill-advisedly or without careful thought, prayer and an information base.  The overall desire is to provide for the Pastor and congregation a method by which they may grow into their new prospective family, hence making the transition flow as smoothly as possible.  There are three associations a church can be implemented into.  They are as follows:

Fellowship:  a sharing of beliefs, religious experiences, other matters of common interest and mutual participation.  The act of formal fellowship shall be considered the first phase of an expressed desire toward full membership with Mount Calvary Holy Church of America.

Affiliation:  when a church or churches associate themselves as a supporter or fellowship status by becoming a subsidiary or branch of this existing organization.  An affiliate is a church that shall have the rights and responsibilities as outlined, while yet in a probationary or decision-making status toward full membership.  Affiliation is phase two of the decision-making process.

Merger:  when a church or churches unite with Mount Calvary Holy Church of America. This is the third and final phase designed to result in full membership with the Organization.

I. Jurisdictional Requirements

A. The local church or group of churches is asked to fellowship with the Jurisdictional Convocation.
B. The Pastor of the local church or churches shall be required to pay tithes to the Jurisdictional Bishop.
C. The property of churches shall not be involved at all.
D. Fellowship churches shall embrace all beliefs, creeds and dogma of the Mount Calvary Holy Church of America.

II. International Requirements

A. The local church or group of churches desiring to "fellowship" with Mount Calvary Holy Church of America is required to represent at the International Convocation.
B. Local churches shall be required to pay tithes to the International Treasury, tithing monthly from two designated Sunday totals of tithes and Sunday morning church offerings.

I. Jurisdictional Requirements

A. The local church or group of churches is asked to attend, participate and fellowship with the Jurisdictional Convocation.
B. The Pastor of the local church or churches is required to pay tithes to the Jurisdictional Bishop.
C. The Pastor may be able to hold an office in the Jurisdiction.  (Office shall be defined.)
D. The property of churches will not be involved at all.
E. The affiliated church shall embrace the beliefs, creeds and dogma of Mount Calvary Holy Church of America.

II. International Requirements

A. The local church or group of churches in affiliation shall be required to be represented at the International Convocation.
B. Representation shall consist of an annual assessment report that shall be made to the International Treasury.  The local Pastor and the International Church shall mutually agree upon this sum.
C. Local churches will be required to pay tithes to the International Treasury, tithing monthly from two designated Sunday totals of tithes and Sunday morning church offerings.
D.Local churches are asked to attend, participate and fellowship with the International Convocation.

The merger procedure is the final phase for a church or group to align them totally with Mount Calvary Holy Church of America.  Under the terms of the merger, it should be understood that the church or group of churches will be required to comply  with all the governing rules and regulations as well as the doctrine of the church.

The local church or group of churches is to meet all claims and assessments and embrace the church dogma.

The local church or group of churches will be required to take on the name of Mount Calvary.

Jurisdiction for a considered ministry in any association status shall be discussed by the Board of Bishops and the ministry seeking association.

A. The local church or group of churches is asked to attend, participate and fellowship with the Jurisdictional Convocation.
B. The Pastor of the local church or churches is required to pay tithes to the Jurisdictional Bishop.
C. The Pastor may be able to hold an office in the Jurisdiction.  (Office shall be defined.)
D. The property of churches will not be involved at all.
E. The affiliated church shall embrace the beliefs, creeds and dogma of Mount Calvary Holy Church of America.

A. The local church or group of churches in affiliation shall be required to be represented at the International Convocation.
B. Representation shall consist of an annual assessment report that shall be made to the International Treasury.  The local Pastor and the International Church shall mutually agree upon this sum.
C.  Local churches will be required to pay tithes to the International Treasury, tithing monthly from two designated Sunday totals of tithes and Sunday morning church offerings.
E. Local churches are asked to attend, participate and fellowship with the International Church.                                                                     

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