Resources for Church Growth
NCDC Mission Statement and Operations (PDF, 187 KB)
A 5-page foundational document that defines who the Commission is, what we do, and how we serve new churches. It has been approved by the NCDC and all three Presbyteries.
OAT Mission and Ministry (PDF, 78.2 KB)
Briefly explains the specific mission of our Oversight Advisory Team and its ministry with the new churches. This document was approved by the NCDC in May 2011.
Our Guidelines for New Churches
The following documents outline the various stages of new church growth and the requirements to move into each stage. We use the term “new church” to refer to any congregation engaged in this process at any stage. These guidelines are prayerfully and thoughtfully applied to each church in conversation with its leaders and members, with attention to the unique circumstances of each group.
- NCDC Procedure to become a Fellowship
- NCDC Procedure to become an NCD
- NCDC Requirements for Chartering
Helpful Resources from The Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA):
Starting New Churches (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Starting New Churches (HTML)
Starting New Initiatives (PDF, 765 KB)
Starting New Initiatives (HTML)