About WEA membership (extract from WEA's By-Laws)
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is a global alliance of members whose identity and vocation are rooted in historic biblical Christianity. The WEA affirms and seeks the Biblical unity of Christ’s body, the Church, with its diversity of practices and theological emphases, when consistent with its Statement of Faith, while recognizing the challenges which inevitably arise between unity and diversity. The members of the WEA join in common concern to live and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ among all nations and peoples, seeking holiness, justice and transformation at every level of society, that is individual, family, community and culture. In this way God the Father is honored, the Kingdom of His Son is extended and the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence moves freely in giftings, community renewal and ministry.
Types of Members1) National Evangelical Alliances
A representative body of evangelicals in a country can apply for membership as a National Evangelical Alliance (NEA). If accepted as a member by its regional alliance, the NEA will automatically become a member of WEA. Where there is no regional alliance in the region the applicant applies directly to the WEA. Unless exceptionally agreed by the International Council (the “Council”), a country can only have one NEA as a member of the WEA.
2) Regional Evangelical Alliances
Regional Alliances shall be members of WEA made up of national alliances in a specific global region.
3) Affiliate Members
Affiliate Members are independently incorporated organizations with their own specific ministries and accountability, an international scope of ministry across at least two regions, and the capacity and authority to serve in and beyond the WEA community.
4) Trans-national Denominations and Church Networks
These members are denominations or networks of churches which are located in a number of countries in at least two regions and which are organized with a written constitution.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you are interested in applying for either Membership Type 1 (National Evangelical Alliances), or Membership Type 2 (Regional Evangelical Alliances), then in the first instance please contact your regional or national office, or email us at
membership@worldea.org for further assistance.
If you are interested in applying for either Membership Type 3 (Affiliate Members) or Membership Type 4 (Trans-national Denominations and Church Networks) then please use the membership application form below.