CHURCH ADOPTION
CHURCH ADOPTION PROCESS
Church adoption begins when an established church in another denomination or space discerns whether C4SO would be a home for them. Churches interested in coming into C4SO must complete the following 5 steps under the guidance of the Canon for Church Multiplication. If you are a Hispanic or Latino church, you will complete the steps under the guidance of the Director of the Diaspora Network.
Alongside the 5-Step Process is a period of relational discernment. The Canon for Church Multiplication or the Director of the Diaspora Network will connect you with your Regional Dean and local churches in your area, and you’re encouraged to get to know them.
Step 1 – Phone Conversation Between Applicant and C4SO Canon for Church Multiplication
The Canon for Church Multiplication will have an initial dialogue to get to know the applicant.
Step 2 – Church Adoption Applicant Inventory
The applicant will answer Pre-assessment Questions in written form and submit via email to the Canon for Church Multiplication.
Step 3 – In-Depth Assessment Interview
If the applicant is able to successfully navigate Steps 1-2, he or she will answer questions in an in-depth phone conversation with the Canon for Church Multiplication.
Step 4 – Diocesan Reporting and Candidate Feedback
The Canon for Church Multiplication will submit a written Assessment Interview Observations Worksheet to the C4SO offices. The report will include a recommendation regarding the adoption of the applicant, as well as any recommended remediation steps for the applicant.
Step 5 – Next Steps
The Canon for Church Multiplication will connect the applicant to the diocesan office for help with credentialing, expectations, etc.
Are you interested in joining C4SO through Church Adoption?
- English churches and leaders: Contact The Very Rev. Dr. Kris McDaniel, C4SO’s Canon for Church Multiplication, to get started.
- Para Lideres e Iglesias Hispanas/Latinas: Como diócesis, en colaboración con Red Diáspora, estamos desarrollando una familia de iglesias Hispanas/Latinas. Si usted está interesado en ser parte favor de comunicarse con el Rev. Jonathan Kindberg, coordinador (bilingüe) de la Red Diáspora.