Family Church Alliance — Membership Agreement
This agreement establishes enrollment for the undersigned pastor and church as a Family Church Alliance, granting access to services and support designed to strengthen families, prepare couples for the Marriage Blessing, and grow ministry capacity.
1. Acknowledgment of Spiritual Foundation
By enrolling as a Family Church Alliance, the undersigned pastor affirms the following foundational beliefs:
- Our Creator is a Heavenly Parent, embodying both masculine and feminine qualities, whose original intention is to share love through the family (Genesis 1:27).
- Dr. Hak Ja Han and Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon stand as the True Parents, anointed by Jesus Christ, representing God's original hope for humankind.
- The Marriage Blessing of the True Parents serves as God's channel for family salvation, built upon the foundation of personal salvation through Jesus Christ.
2. Responsibilities of a Family Church Alliance
Family Church Alliance members agree to:
- Provide monthly updates regarding Sunday attendance and couples preparing for the Marriage Blessing.
- Maintain regular communication with Family Federation leadership for partnership, consultation, and church growth strategies.
3. Benefits of Membership
Membership includes:
- Support for Blessing preparation and family salvation education
- Access to leadership training and ministry resources
- Program partnerships with sister churches
- Inclusion in a global, interdenominational network of pastors
- Opportunities for publication features, networking, youth engagement, and conferences
4. Monthly Membership Contribution
Monthly contributions enable continued consultation, training, and educational support. The following amounts are recommended guidelines, with final contributions made at the discretion of the member church:
- Churches with fewer than 100 members: up to $100 per month
- Churches with 100 or more members: $100 per month or more
5. Financial and Legal Independence
Each Family Church Alliance remains legally, financially, and administratively independent. Neither the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) nor the Family Church Alliance shall be liable for the debts, contracts, acts, omissions, or legal obligations of the other.
6. Termination of Association
Either party may terminate this affiliation with 30 days' written notice. FFWPU reserves the right to immediately revoke association in cases involving doctrinal deviation from affirmed tenets, reputational harm to FFWPU or affiliated organizations, financial misconduct, or legal or ethical violations.
Acceptance
By checking the box below and submitting this form, the undersigned pastor affirms understanding of and agreement with the terms outlined above.