No. There are no required fees or dues to join Converge, and churches are never pressured to give. We invite churches to practice voluntary generosity as they experience value and alignment. By pooling our resources, we are able to start new churches, strengthen existing ones, and advance the mission together in ways none of us could do alone.

Most churches complete the process within two to four months, depending on alignment and the pace at which materials are submitted. The process is intentionally relational rather than bureaucratic. You will walk alongside one of our leaders to ensure clarity, shared values, and a strong sense of mutual fit before moving forward.

Yes, but not in the way most people think of a denomination. Converge is best understood as a network of churches united by a shared evangelical Statement of Faith and a long history of working together for mission. We do not control local churches, own property, appoint pastors, or dictate ministry decisions. Converge exists to support, connect, and resource churches while fully honoring the autonomy of the local church. Most pastors experience Converge not as an overseeing institution, but as a relational network that walks alongside them with shared values, trust, and mission.

No. Churches are not required to change their doctrinal statement to join Converge. We simply ask that your church’s core beliefs align with our broad evangelical Statement of Faith and that there are no direct conflicts. The process is relational and transparent, taking time to understand your theological convictions, answer questions, and ensure genuine alignment while honoring the distinctives of the local church.

Converge is a movement of churches working together to see lives changed by the gospel. When you join Converge, you are not simply affiliating with an organization. You are gaining a trusted team that walks with you as you lead. Pastors choose Converge because they value support without control, relationships without bureaucracy, and shared mission without sacrificing local church autonomy. Whether you are navigating leadership challenges, developing leaders, planting a church, or discerning next steps, Converge comes alongside you with coaching, resources, and relationships that help you lead well and extend your impact.

Yes. In some cases, dual affiliation makes sense. This is often true for churches with long standing relationships with a denomination or network that helped start them, or when there are relational or historical factors that require wisdom and care. Many churches choose to join Converge while remaining connected to another group because Converge provides coaching, resources, and relational support they may not be receiving elsewhere. As long as there is clarity and healthy understanding among church leadership, dual affiliation can work well.

Churches that partner with Converge gain access to a wide range of relational and practical support. This includes pastoral coaching and leadership development, guidance during pastoral transitions, church planting training and assessment, and tools for strengthening church health and clarifying vision. Churches also have access to counseling resources for pastors and their families, mission opportunities in the U.S. and Caribbean, and a trusted community of pastors and leaders who walk with you, not over you. Converge comes alongside your church with the right support at the right time, based on your unique context and needs.

No. Converge does not have authority over your church, its leadership, or its ministry decisions. Your church remains fully autonomous. Converge exists to serve as a support and resource, not a governing body. We come alongside pastors and leaders to offer coaching and perspective when invited, while fully respecting the authority and responsibility God has entrusted to local church leadership.