Procedure

For Affiliating with

Fellowship Atlantic

1.  A nucleus of people organize themselves into a local Baptist church, deciding on their name, statement of faith, and by-laws.

2.  This local church calls for a recognition council, inviting other Fellowship Baptist churches within the region to send messengers to this service.

3.  After being recognized as a properly constituted evangelical Baptist church, this body votes to apply for affiliation with the Fellowship Atlantic region of The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada.

4.  An application form, provided by the Regional Office, is filled out and sent to Fellowship Atlantic.

5.  This application is presented to the Regional Council.  If approved, the Council will recommend this church to the Regional Convention which will vote on its reception.

6.  It is proper for a church that has applied for affiliation to appoint messengers to the next Regional Convention.  Forms and information will be sent ahead of time.