Six commitments anchor every ministry in the Collective — a shared foundation that makes honest collaboration possible.
Members affirm the Apostles’ Creed.
Members report agreed VITAL metrics while maintaining freedom to track additional metrics internally.
At least one annual meeting with executive-level representation.
Members uphold confidentiality agreements and share openly in good faith.
Members share learning, insights, and collaborative opportunities.
Annual contribution: $100 USD.
Review the Membership Agreement and VITAL framework.
Submit the interest form.
A designated subcommittee reviews alignment with mission and commitments.
Executive Team approves by majority vote.
Sign the agreement and begin participating.
The Collective is led by an Executive Team of 5–9 ministries responsible for shared definitions, metric standards, governance, and membership participation.
Majority vote decisions
Annual review
Shared leadership
Conflict resolution process
No. Members commit to reporting agreed core metrics while maintaining freedom to track additional internal metrics.
No. Collaboration is encouraged but not required. Shared standards and reporting are the core commitment.
Yes. No PII is shared. Confidential information remains protected.
Yes. Membership remains voluntary. Ministries may withdraw with notice.
Before expressing interest, we ask prospective members to review both the Membership Agreement and the VITAL White Paper to understand the commitments, philosophy, and shared standards of the Collective.