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JOINING CINOC

Joining CINOC

Join our family of Five-fold Ministry churches

CINOC is on a journey of intentional collaboration and mutual mission as we impact our communities with the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. God blesses our family of churches with strength, creativity and diversity. CINOC exists to equip churches and leaders as they engage in their mission from God in their community. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you.
Whether you are in the formative stages of organization or an existing congregation interested in learning more about what it means to be part of CINOC, please contact us.
Contact ryanfray@cinoc.org Director of Communications and Member Care by email or at info@cinoc.org.

The Benefits of Partnership

  • Shared Mission and partnership in a family of fivefold ministry churches
  • Growth of relationships between ministry leaders and between churches that create an increased commitment to our shared goals and identity
  • Consultations with churches to develop integral ministry responses in their communities
  • Pastoral accreditation system for mutual benefit of churches and ministry leaders
  • Training and resources for church leaders and administrators in developing functional church structures
  • Retreats, events, training and resources to reach the next generation.
  • Clergy care resources
  • Church transformation resources
  • Group benefits and pension plan for active and retired ministry professionals
  • Pastoral search and placement resources
  • Coaching, training and resources for mission and church planting
  • Grants to churches for new ministry initiatives
  • Partnership across Canada and International Country with, Canadian International Network of Churches
  • Assistance with construction and renovations through a Mortgage Loan Program.

The Joining Process

  1. Step 1: Contact Rev Dr. Ryan Fray at info@cinoc.org. CINOC would like the opportunity to talk with you about who you are and who we are as a family of fivefold ministry churches and discern together our “fit.” One of the ways we do this is by talking through our Covenant Agreement together.

    Step 2: Once we have together determined your congregation’s fit with CINOC, here is a checklist of documents that make up the application package:

    • Your Constitution and/or By-laws – What are your church’s values and goals in mission, your covenanting principles, and ministry practices? (Guide to Church Constitutions, Guide to Church Incorporation)
    • Your History – How long have you been meeting? Why did you start meeting? What has led you to the point of considering joining CINOC?
    • Leadership – Please provide the names and contact information including email for your pastor(s) and Chair of Deacons/Elders, Chair of Council/Board, Treasurer, Clerk/Administrator
    • Why CINOC – We’d like a letter with a motion from your congregation, indicating its desire to seek affiliation with CINOC.
    • Commitment – Signed copy of CINOC and Church Covenant Agreement. (CINOC Covenant Agreement)
    • Your status – Copy of CRA-approved application for charitable status that indicates charitable registration number.
    • Location and Contact – Where do you gather to meet? Specific address and other contact information?
    • Local Association – We’d like a letter from your local Association indicating their welcome and recommendations.

    Step 3:

    • The completed application package will be reviewed by our staff and board. Once approved by the Board, all of the privileges and responsibilities of membership are in effect.
    • CINOC will invite you to the next Annual Assembly where you will be formally welcomed.

    Helpful Links

    CINOC Covenant Agreement

    Guide to Church Incorporation

    Guide to Church Constitutions