Member Commitments

What it means to join.

Six commitments anchor every ministry in the Collective — a shared foundation that makes honest collaboration possible.

Affirm a shared theological foundation

Members affirm the Apostles’ Creed.

Align around shared measurement

Members report agreed VITAL metrics while maintaining freedom to track additional metrics internally.

Participate actively

At least one annual meeting with executive-level representation.

Protect trust

Members uphold confidentiality agreements and share openly in good faith.

Contribute to the collective

Members share learning, insights, and collaborative opportunities.

Support shared costs

Annual contribution: $100 USD.

How Membership Works

A simple process

01
Explore

Review the Membership Agreement and VITAL framework.

02
Express Interest

Submit the interest form.

03
Review

A designated subcommittee reviews alignment with mission and commitments.

04
Approval

Executive Team approves by majority vote.

05
Join

Sign the agreement and begin participating.

Governance

Built on trust. Guided by shared leadership

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

FAQ

Questions ministries are asking


01

Do we have to use only VITAL metrics?

No. Members commit to reporting agreed core metrics while maintaining freedom to track additional internal metrics.


02

Do we have to collaborate on projects?

No. Collaboration is encouraged but not required. Shared standards and reporting are the core commitment.


03

Will our data remain private?

Yes. No PII is shared. Confidential information remains protected.


04

Can a ministry leave?

Yes. Membership remains voluntary. Ministries may withdraw with notice.


Now Your Move

Explore whether your ministry aligns with the Collective.

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.

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