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Churches

“The advance of the church requires that bodies not live in isolation, but fellowship with one another for encouragement and stability. Churches ought to mutually care for one another, and seek to do all within their power to bolster and establish other churches (Ephesians 4:1-4).”

If your church would like more information on partnering with us as we strengthen churches with qualified men, please contact our offices at apply@graceadvance.org or (818) 909-5742.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to the Grace Advance Academy office:
  1. Doctrinal Statements (detailed below)
  2. Application Form — Submit Online or PDF Download

Once we have received all completed application materials, we will contact you regarding the next step in the application process.

Doctrinal Statements

On a separate sheet, please articulate how the following doctrines are lived out in the local church.
  1. The Inspiration of the Scriptures. (Please comment on inerrancy and authority.)
  2. The Trinity, especially in regard to the deity of Christ.
  3. Total Depravity
  4. The Atonement
  5. The work of the Holy Spirit:
    1. What is meant by the baptism of the Spirit?
    2. What is meant by the filling of the Spirit?
    3. What do you believe about signs and gifts of the Spirit, such as tongues, healing, etc.? (Please comment on the present-day phenomenon.)
    4. What is the work of the Spirit in the Christian?
  6. Justification
  7. Sanctification
  8. Premillennialism
  9. Pretribulationism


Application Form

There is no saving and returning to this application. For questions that require a multi-sentence answer, please have those ready to cut and paste into the text box provided to avoid losing your progress.

Key Contact Information

First Name  
Last Name  
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Country
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address  

Secondary Contact Information

First Name  
Last Name  
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Country
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address  

Church Information (if applicable)

Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Country
Phone
Pastor or Elder

Questionnaire


Give a brief history of this church or core group.



Why is there a need for the beginning of a new church, or the revitalization of an existing church in your area?


Is the group cohesive?
How long have they been together?

Who is providing current leadership?



What is your current or anticipated source of income?


Is your group willing to assist with expenses related to candidacy and qualification?
Upon the approval of ECHA (Elder Council Handling Advance), will your group have the means to offset the cost of candidacy, qualification, and Academy expenses in the amount of $5,000?

What is the theological background of the group?


List any graduates of The Master’s Seminary who are currently ministering in your area
What is the closest church with sound theology and biblical expository preaching?

What churches have the people in your core group recently attended? (name, city)


Is your group/church affiliated with a particular denomination? If so, which one?

Are there other pastors/churches in your region/state who are willing to help you in developing the church? (Please list names and contact information.)



What is your vision for the future of this church (please specify theologically and practically)?


When necessary, Grace Advance reserves the prerogative to place Grace Community Church elders in a position of initial oversight when a developing church installs a graduate of the Grace Advance Academy
Are you willing to abide by this initial oversight?

Why or why not?


Doctrinal Agreement

Please carefully read our Statement of Faith
Do you fully agree?

Applicant Agreement

I acknowledge all the above information to be accurate
How did you hear about Grace Advance?