Level 4: Vanguard Partners

Benefits

• NOTE: - Specific benefits for businesses, ministries, and organizations will be delineated upon request. Your patience is appreciated as certain aspects of this structure are under construction.
  
  
• VM Conference Expenses – Complimentary registration and hotel lodging for Pastor and spouse for the Annual Leadership Summit.
  
  
  • Partner Pastors and spouses are included in a Partner Pastors retreat during the Summit week.
    
    
  • A number ofl Leadership Summit registrations are provided for ministry staff or lay leaders of Partner Churches (based on sliding scale)
    
    
• Coaching – Leadership and personal coaching for the partner pastor provided by a seasoned and proven Apostolic Overseer. Support, Encouragement, and Accountability will be provided through caring and nurturing relationships with the overseer.
  
  • Certified Coach Training is provided for the church/organization by TLC Master Trainer. This is designed to incorporate coaching in the organization itself.
    
    
• Mentoring Assistance - Peer mentoring relationship assistance will be provided Partners. Tools and resources to aid in mentoring and coaching relationships will also be available at discounted prices. Access to TLC Certified Coaching training and other tools and resources from TLC (Transformational Leadership Coaching).
  
  
• Credentials – Licensing, ordination or commissioning credentials are provided for Partner Pastor or Partner Leader.
  
  
• Covenant Memberships – A number of complimentary Covenant Memberships are provided for staff ministers of Partner Churches (based on sliding scale), which includes certified coaching.
  
  
• VM Resources - All Vanguard published materials will be available for 20% discounts (plus S&H).
  
  
• Additional Resources – All additional resources and materials at 15% discount (plus S&H).
  
  
• Networking - Opportunities for networking and relationship building within the network.
  
  
• Assessments, Profiles, and Tools – Assessments and profiles are helpful tools in evaluating existing or prospective staff and leaders.
  
  
  • Natural Church Development Survey - One NCD diagnostic profile is provided annually with accompanying evaluation and consultation from a trained NCD Coach.
    
    
  • DiSC, C.A.R.E. or other assessment tools are provided for each Partner Church (up to 10 per organization per year based on a sliding scale).
    
    
• The Envoy – Associate members will receive a quarterly E-Zine with timely articles providing equipping and encouragement, a Ministry Toolbox section, and Member Spotlights.
  
  
• Monthly E-News – A monthly E-Newsletter will be sent to all members featuring news, hot topics, helpful links and much more.
  
  
• Web Page Access – Partner Churches be enjoy unrestricted access to the Vanguard web site ) which will include many helpful and informative resources. Other Internet benefits include sermon outlines from other Vanguard members, Bible study tips and courses, church-strengthening strategies, articles, worship and other music resources, world missions updates, placement ads and much more (website currently under redesign and construction).
  
  
• Placement Services - Advertisements will be available free of charge in the placement page on the Internet and other Vanguard publications. Additional assistance will be provided including consulting and resources.
  
  
• Membership Certificate - An attractively designed ordination, license, or commissioning certificate will be provided along with a wallet-sized membership card for the pastor and a suitably-sized Partner Church certificate for display.
  
  
• Resourcing Opportunities – Covenant Members will be given opportunities to consult, coach and train as an assigned Resource Ministry for Partner Churches.
  
  
• Publishing - Opportunity is provided for publishing and promotion of approved materials through VM.
  
  
• Vanguard Resource Pack - A resource packet will be sent to each Partner Church on a bi-monthly basis. It will include selected resources (e.g., books, tapes, tools, videos, et al.) helpful to develop and sharpen the personal life and ministry of the Senior Pastor and his associates.
  
  
• Personal Ministry and Care - Pastors and spouses will be offered regular care and nurture from the apostolic leader connected with their particular church. In reality, this leader is to be an authentic friend and partner in ministry. The needs of the pastor and his wife are the heart-felt interest of the apostolic leader. They agree to walk together through adversity and abundance.
  
  
• Network Resource Visits – Partner Churches are allowed two resource visits per year from other VM Covenant Members or Partner Church ministries. VM will make recommendations of resource ministries which match the needs of the Partner Church and pay for the travel expenses for the visit. The Partner church will provide lodging and a love offering or honorarium.
  
  
• Trans-local/Itinerant Ministry - Where desired, VM will provide assistance by recommending and/or arranging for translocal or itinerant ministries.
  
  
• Logo Use - With prior approval from VM, Partner Churches may use the Vanguard Ministries logo on its published and printed materials as well as websites.
  

• Additional Benefits and Features - Additional benefits for Partner Churches such as group insurance, group federal tax exemption, and group financial planning for ministers, group purchasing, media packages, professional continuing education programs, et al. are being evaluated for future inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Dues – Churches will pay 5% of their unrestricted income ($25K cap) plus the pastor’s tithe (or the equivalent amount). (Dues for businesses and organizations to be determined)

• Event Participation - Attendance at Annual Leadership Summit is strongly encouraged.

• Apostolic Visits – A minimum of two weekend visits per year by the apostolic overseer is required. Partner provides transportation and lodging expenses. A love offering or honorarium is optional.

• Beliefs – All members are expected to maintain faithful adherence to the VM statement of faith and core values.