Planting Churches Among the City's Poor - Volume 2

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2. Regional

a. Northeast

b. Southeast

c. Midwest

d. West

3. National

a. WI-selected city as natural gathering point

b. Sponsoring networks

c. Providing support and assistance

II. Establishing Rules of Membership

A. Admission: association versus denomination

B. Recognition of autonomy of each local congregation

C. Articles of Faith of association membership

D. Terms and conditions

E. Privileges and benefits

F. Responsibilities of member congregations

G. Processing initial applications and guiding superstructure

III. Hosting Cooperative Ventures among Congregations

A. Discussion of congregational concerns and priorities

B. Fellowship, encouragement, and edification

C. Credentialing leaders

D. Providing pastoral care supports