This type of church transition begins with a pastor and church leadership who desire full and direct leadership from Kevin Gerald, and identify with the beliefs, mission and values of Champions Centre. A church considering a transition should, for various reasons, believe that it is in their best interest to transition into a full Champions Centre campus. This type of transition would include assimilation of the Champions Centre culture, ministry strategy, leadership training, financial governance, and name.

 

After approaching the leaders of Champions Centre, meetings are scheduled to consider the viability and wisdom of the transition. Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director of Champions Centre Transitions, and consultation from the Pastoral staff and Pastors Council, a detailed time line is implemented to prepare a church for its first public worship service as a Champions Centre. The timeline of transitioning a church to a Champions Centre campus could be between 6 months to 1 year.

Note: This process begins by contacting our office, and filling out appropriate paperwork, to begin discussions. Contact Brandon Stewart at 253.475.6454 ext. 360.

 

Yes. Along with the name comes an expectation of the type of church associated with that name. Champions Centres are contemporary, theologically conservative, culturally liberal, charismatic churches that bring hope to their congregations and communities. Every Champions Centre is a part of the greater vision of Champions Centre, which is to equip people to live successful Christian lives.

 

Existing members would be asked to participate in the Make It Your Church Partnership Luncheon which is a two hour seminar on the beliefs, mission and values of CC and is required for anyone seeking membership at CC. This can be an exciting opportunity for the congregation to grow together. All who consider the existing church their “home” will be invited to jointly participate in the Luncheon.

 

Champions Centre is committed to serving the needs of all the people of the congregation. We fully recognize the need for vibrant ministries to every age group and are committed to strengthening ministries and launching new ones as the Lord gives increase. However, our goal is to build on the proven ministry framework of Champions Centre, rather than recreate strategy. Although this may mean that some ministries may change over time, our desire would be to make changes that lead to greater ministry health and progress.

 

The Scriptures teach that Pastors are the overseers of the church.

• The Lead Pastor provides oversight and leadership to all areas of the church, with regular accountability with the Pastor’s Council.
• The Pastoral Team discusses and decides issues based on wisdom, consensus and over all agreement.
• The entire staff exists to equip God’s people for the work of ministry.

The Book of Acts reveals that the authority for the direction of the affairs of the church was vested in the Pastoral team. Scripture does not mention any congregations voting to elect leaders or voting to determine direction. Consequently, CC members do not vote on any issues. The pastors are responsible to be sensitive to the leadings of the Holy Spirit and to discern on behalf of the congregation the Spirit’s direction.

 

Champions Centre has a Pastor’s Council that consist of both staff and lay leaders whose focus is to oversight the church’s property, finances, facilities, and benevolence.

More information regarding the transitioning timeline and Champions Centre ministry model will be discussed in initial meetings, upon receiving initial contact.