California Southern Baptist Convention

Church Name

Church Address

Church Mailing Address (if different) (optional)

Church Email Address

Church Phone Number

Pastor Name

Pastor Address (optional)

Pastor Email Address

Date Church Constituted/Organized

Current Denominational Affiliation(s)

Please answer the following questions (optional)

Explain why your church is seeking affiliation with California Southern Baptist Convention.

If you have not done so, please carefully read the doctrinal statement of Southern Baptist beliefs called "Baptist Faith & Message". This is not a creed, but reflects common beliefs held by Southern Baptist churches. (optional)

Baptist Faith & Message

Is your church in agreement with this doctrinal statement? If not, please explain the areas with which you disagree.

The Cooperative Program is the financial method Southern Baptist congregations use to support world mission efforts. Participation in this giving plan is required to be a California Southern Baptist congregation. Please read the included information to understand this missions giving plan. It is suggested that a congregation give 10 percent or more of its undesignated offerings to mission causes beyond their own church field, including the Cooperative Program. (optional)

The Cooperative Program

Will your church participate on a regular basis in Cooperative Program giving?

Besides affiliating with the California Southern Baptist Convention and the national Southern Baptist Convention, most Southern Baptist churches also affiliate on a local level for fellowship and community missions. There are local “associations” of Southern Baptist churches in California. (optional)

Has your congregation been in discussions with the Baptist Association in your area regarding membership?

Yes

Other

Complete a "Declaration of Affiliation with Association" form. (optional)

Declaration of Affiliation with Association

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Has your congregation discussed and voted to seek affiliation with CSBC in a church business meeting?

Yes

Other

Complete a "Resolution of Affiliation with California Southern Baptist Convention" form. (optional)

Resolution of Affiliation with California Southern Baptist Convention

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The following governance documents are needed to complete this application: (optional)

Bylaws

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Constitution (if adopted) (optional)

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Statement of Faith (if adopted) (optional)

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Statistical information requested to facilitate ministry to your church by the Convention:

Current Church Membership

Current Average Worship Attendance

Current Sunday School/Bible Study Enrollment

Number of Baptisms/Past Calendar Year

Primary language spoken in worship services/Bible studies

Please list the name and position of service for all ministerial staff (paid or volunteer) of your church.

NOTE: Once we receive the application, we will check the application and supporting documentation to assure your application can be presented to the Convention Membership Committee. If additional information is needed, the church will be contacted. Once the committee decides, the church will be notified of their decision. (optional)