Partnership

"getting connected"

Those who have been attending King's Church for a while may feel that they wish to formalise their membership with the church and its leadership team by becoming "partners" with the ministry. We believe it is right and biblical to connect with a local church; one where people can flow with the vision and DNA of the ministry and to make it their spiritual home. Obviously, it is appropriate for God's love to be shown to all who attend church services, whatever their commitment. But those who partner with the ministry are more formally expressing a desire to be pastored and discipled by that church, giving that local leadership team a greater sense of responsibility towards them.

Each fellowship will have different criteria for partnership. Those wishing to partner with King's Church will be committing themselves to the following:

To serve the church in some useful capacity; to have a mutually agreed role in the ministry of King's Church, demonstrating commitment and a servant spirit.

To support the church in a variety of different ways. This includes regular attendance, where possible, at all church services and events, plus the promise to give financially in proportion to one's means.

To submit to the church leadership where biblically appropriate; not to speak ill of the church or its ministry and to be open to accept both encouragement and exhortation, along side correction or discipline compliant with New Testament standards.

Full conditions of partnership are to be found below. If you have been attending the church for a number of months and wish to become a partner, please see one of the leadership team. We would be delighted to chat with you about it.

Conditions of Partnership

Each partner of King's Church would be expected to fulfil the following criteria:

(a) Be a born again believer in Jesus Christ, seeking to love God and to be submitted to His rule in all areas of life.

(b) Is in agreement with the church’s Statement of Faith.

(c) Has been or is willing to be baptised in water by full immersion. 

(d) Has been or is seeking to be baptised in the Holy Spirit.

(e) Believes in the importance of weekly church attendance and, wherever possible, will attend all church activities and events.

(f) Will seek, where appropriate to gift and ability, to fulfil a role or ministry within the church with humility, dedication and a servant spirit.

(g) Is genuinely submitted to the local church leadership and exercises all ministry under their covering, permission and supervision.

(h) Accepts the Scriptural responsibilities that are necessary to the continued functioning of the local church, including financial tithing.

(i) Is committed to the unity of the Body of Christ, refusing to gossip or to speak unkindly about the church leaders, other church members, church groups or other Christian denominations.

(j) Seeks to maintain a Spirit-filled life of devotion, mission, service, faith and optimism.

Notes

Acceptance into partnership is at the discretion of the church leadership. While King's Church will not usually refuse or rescind partnership, it will be considered to have lapsed if members fail to attend for a period of two months without cause, or where there is a serious failure to keep the other conditions of partnership.

It is not possible for those in partnership with King's Church to also be in membership with another local church. Students who wish to become involved in the ministry of King's Church may apply to receive "Student Partnership" while they are studying in the city. This partnership is temporary and exists for as long as they are resident in Cambridge and does not affect or compromise membership held in their home church.

If you would like to apply to be a partner please download the application form, print it out and bring the completed form to the church office. It is available to download here.