Affiliation Request Form

If you are starting a house church or are an existing house church and would like to apply to join our network, please complete the form below. We look forward to getting to know you!

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Leaders Information

We recommend (but don’t require) having 2 leaders to share responsibilities in a house church group.

Leader 1

Name(Required)

First Last

Are you married?(Required)

Yes

Spouse Name

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

United States Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

International Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Leader 2

Name

First Last

Are you married?

Yes

Spouse Name

First Last

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

International Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Qualities of a CWOWI House Church Affiliate

These balanced standards are the qualities that set our affiliates apart. Please indicate you meet and/or agree with each standard (“Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.” 1 Cor. 1:24).

We have completed research about house church and understand that our house church is not just a small group but is our "church".

We have completed research about house church and understand that our house church is not just a small group but is our “church”.

To include: the rotation of who leads a meeting, the rotation of where a meeting is held, how to manage children, how to manage disagreements and how to multiply. (Acts 2:42, Rom 12:6-8 etc.).

Please click here to view House Church 101

We align with the CWOWI house church network by uniting with the CWOWI statement of faith.

Please click here to view Statement of Faith

In an effort to not become isolated, we agree to keep in general contact with the CWOWI administration and regional leaders.

This can be done through: social media, video meetings, regional conferences, phone, text and email.

We will not use our house church as a method of control or for personal financial gain.

We will promptly report any sexual or physical/domestic abuse of house church members to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

If we choose to shut down and dissolve the affiliated house church, we will notify CWOWI administration in writing.

We understand tithes and offerings to CWOWI are not required to be a house church affiliate though financial support is welcome.

We understand as an affiliate we are independent, self-governed and legally responsible for our own actions.

We are aware our information is confidential and will only be accessed by CWOWI administration. If we are approved, our name and email may be shared with regional leadership in an effort to connect us with other CWOWI affiliated house churches in our area.

We understand the CWOWI logo and name is the intellectual property of CWOWI. if we choose to name our affiliated church or non profit organization we may use the term “an affiliate of CWOWI” but not the name “CWOWI” or “Church Without Walls International” in the title. This is to avoid confusion. The use of the CWOWI logo may be used only with written permission by CWOWI administration. Unless otherwise stated, we understand our house church is not a direct representative of CWOWI administration.

Tell Us More About Your Group

The more information you can provide us, the better we will be able to get to know you.

Tell us a bit about your life and background.(Required)

When did your house church have its first meeting?(Required)

Please explain what has brought you to this point of affiliating with our network.(Required)

How many (if any) other house churches meet under your leadership?(Required)

How many people attend your house church?(Required)

Has anyone listed as a leader on this application been convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain below.(Required)

Yes

Why?

Do you live in a nation in which Christianity is under direct persecution? If yes, please explain below.(Required)

Let us know if we need to use discretion in our communications.

Please explain what your house church meeting would look like (starts at 10:30, worship etc.)(Required)

If you have had any conflict in your house church, how have you dealt with it?(Required)

What will you do if your house church grows larger than your house can hold?(Required)

Thank you for taking the time to let us know more about you. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer that are not covered?