MEMBERSHIP
The TC consists of a core group
of Commissioners appointed from within the WEA family,
and an extended membership system though which interested
people and institutions support our work are invited to
participate with us in our various activities.
Commissioners
The TC consists of a core group of about 15 people
known as Commissioners, representing a geographical
and confessional cross-section of global evangelicalism.
This body acts as the steering and management committee,
and meets annually for planning and strategy. They are
recognised theologians appointed for 5 year terms and
guide the direction and programming of the TC.
Extended
Global Membership
The extended membership consists of Affiliates, Associates
and Partners.
Affiliates are Theological Commissions or like bodies
affiliated with National and Regional Fellowships of
the World Evangelical Alliance (or bodies nominated
by such Fellowships to represent them).
Associates and Partners: The other two groups are drawn
from a wider circle and consist of individuals or institutions
who are interested in the work of the WEA Theological
Commission and who are desirous of supporting its objectives
and programs financially, prayerfully and practically.
Individuals are known as Associates, while institutions
such as seminaries, theological associations, churches,
denominations, or mission bodies are known as Partners.
The three categories of extended membership involve
the payment of an annual fee which entitles participants
to receive Commission publications (including Evangelical
Review of Theology and Theological News), news of activities
and participation in the Study Units and other programs
of the TC according to interest, expertise and availability.
They are also able to be involved at their own expense
in the public meetings and events of TC. Affiliates and Partners nominate one representative and Associates
participate personally as non-voting members at TC meetings.
In addition, Affiliates nominate a representative attending
designated sessions of the Theological Commission to
form (with the officers of the Theological Commission)
an Advisory Panel to support and guide the work of the
TC.
Membership fees are currently (2007) set at US $75,
$150 and $250 for small, medium and large organizations
respectively, on a self determining basis. Fees can
be paid in US dollars or equivalent major currency.
Further details and an application form may be obtained
from the TC Australian office (email tc@worldevangelicalalliance.com).
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