Sundays 9:00am and 11:00am
680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Sundays 9:00am and 11:00am
680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Next Steps / Partnership
Partnership is a formal commitment to the mission and vision of Central: a deeper level of involvement, and mutual accountability with church leadership. If Central is your home church, this is the next step.
Partnership
Online applicationRenewals each fallA vote at the Annual Business MeetingQuestions to board@centralcc.ca
Partnership at Central
Central is a vibrant, multi-cultural community of Christ-followers who faithfully give their tithes and offerings, serve wholeheartedly and participate actively in Groups. So what is the difference between a regular attender who does all these things and a Partner at Central?
Partnership is a formal commitment to the mission and vision of Central. It signifies a deeper level of involvement and mutual accountability with church leadership, and a willingness to take ownership and responsibility for the church family by contributing time, talents and resources each year. Partners lead by example: generosity through giving, joy in serving, spiritual growth through Groups, and a Spirit-led life as outlined in the Ministry Covenant.
We use the word Partnership intentionally. Membership is often associated with gyms and golf clubs: you pay your fees and you get the privileges. This is different. This is linking arms and walking side by side toward a common goal.
Our mission is simple: helping people connect to God and others.
Why It Matters
A strong and engaged partnership is the foundation for the growth and sustainability of our church. When more people step into partnership, we build a stronger, more united community, equipped to lead, serve and impact lives in the Niagara Region. Partnership is also what allows Central to be recognized as a charitable organization by the government. Without it, Central could not function as it needs to. Partnership is essential.
Strengthen your relationship with Central’s mission and leadership.
Be the first to hear about ministry impact, building projects and future plans.
Access to mentorship, leadership training and personal development opportunities.
Be part of a Christ-centred, purpose-driven community where your voice matters.
Help shape Central’s future through governance, including attending and voting at the Annual Business Meeting, and vision-setting.
If you consider Central your home church and you’re actively involved, why not take the next step today? The more people who commit to the mission, the greater the impact we can make together. Apply for Partnership.
The Commitment
When you commit to Partnership at Central, you commit to the six things below. The Ministry Covenant sets them out in full.
We believe:
Read our Core Values on our About page.
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We believe that giving is an integral part of our relationship with God. It acknowledges God as the giver of everything we have (James 1:17). It reflects our trust that God will provide for us. It is our way of refusing to allow our possessions to consume or define us (Matthew 6:19-24). It allows us to be a part of His work here on Earth (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). And it’s a way for us to follow through on what God has asked us to do (Malachi 3:8-12; Proverbs 3:9).
See the ways to give on our Give page.
Both partners and leaders commit to living and learning according to biblical principles and the values that Central holds.
The Process
Everyone who becomes a partner at Central goes through the same application process.
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Step One
We encourage all of our partners to actively engage in the life of the church. The first step in becoming a partner is to get involved by regularly participating in a Group or serving in a volunteer role.
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Step Two
Take your time reading through all the Partnership information on this page before completing your application. Once you’re ready, submit it online.
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Step Three
Our team forwards your application to a board member, who will meet with you to review the information and get to know you a little better. This is often done on Sunday mornings.
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Step Four
If you’re not yet able to commit to the expectations of Partnership (you still need to join a Group or a serving team, or you haven’t yet started tithing), the board member will let you know how to get started and return your application for you to resubmit once you can. Once the board member confirms your commitment, your application goes to the next board meeting for final approval. Within a couple of weeks of the meeting, you can expect a welcome email.
Each Fall
Life circumstances change, and it’s easy to forget to update your contact details or your situation with church leadership. To keep accurate records and accountability, Central renews partnership every year. It keeps an accurate quorum for our Annual Business Meetings and keeps our communication up to date.
Each fall, every Partner receives a simple online renewal form. Review five statements and answer yes or no. If your information and your level of commitment are unchanged, your Partnership continues as is. If you find yourself unable to meet any of the expectations, your Partnership lapses and a member of our leadership team will reach out for a conversation.
Governance
The documents that shape how Central is led, and what partners and leaders commit to together.
Questions
Yes. We won’t be able to process your application if you aren’t committed to the expectations of a Partner, including joining a Group or serving on a ministry team. You can start either process by finding a Group to join or filling out a Volunteer Form. You can also complete our Connect Card and someone from our team will follow up with you.
No. You can start the volunteer process as soon as you want to. In fact, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team. While there are leadership positions that require Partnership as a prerequisite, there are many serving opportunities for those who are not Partners. Get started by filling out a Volunteer Form.
Yes. We place great trust in our Group Leaders and high-level Ministry Leaders because they are responsible for guiding and caring for people who matter deeply to us. Given the influence you hold and the trust required to lead and disciple others, it is essential that those you lead can have confidence in your accountability to Central’s leadership. As leaders, we must also ensure that you consistently represent Central’s mission and values.
Sort of. We encourage you to let your previous church know you are attending a new church, and we will gladly receive any transfer of membership letter as a recommendation and reference. However, it is important to us that you understand what Central is all about and that you are committed to the expectations of Partnership specific to Central. So we will still ask you to follow the partnership process above.
If your Partnership has lapsed for more than three years, we ask that you begin the Partnership process from the start, as shown above. A lot can change in three years, and this gives us an opportunity to update your information while connecting to see how you are doing and how we can support you in your journey.
If your Partnership has lapsed for three years or less, contact board@centralcc.ca for a copy of the current renewal form. Submitted renewal forms confirm that you currently meet the commitments of a Partner and are forwarded to the next Board meeting for review, after which you will receive notice of your Partnership status.
Like with everything we do, we use the word Partnership intentionally. Membership is often associated with things like gyms and golf clubs: you pay your fees and you get the privileges. We don’t believe that’s the case here. This is a partnership. This is linking arms and walking side by side together toward a common goal: helping people connect to God and each other.
If you have other questions, contact our Central Board at board@centralcc.ca and they will be happy to bring clarity.
Partnership is linking arms and walking side by side toward a common goal: helping people connect to God and others.
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9:00am and 11:00am
680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
