C. Working Relationship between all missionaries and SHC
1. Authority
a. Those sent by a mission agency: A signed copy of a covenant/contract between themission agency will be kept in our file, including the missionary's ministry goals, visions,
and initiatives. It is also expected that the missionary will be submissive to the leadership of
Sawyer Highlands Church as we partner with the sending agency.
b. Those sent from Sawyer Highlands without an existing
mission agency: Believing that
God has ordained elders/overseers to govern SHC, it is required that
each missionary sent
from SH be submissive to our church leadership and to the recognized
authority on the
field. A covenant, signed
by the missionary and the elder of missions will be kept on file,
including the missionary's goals, visions, and anticipated initiatives.
2.
Communication - Each approved missionary will send a personal letter of
initial information
and prayer requests to their supporters and to
the church body as a whole. This can be in the
form of email or paper mail. A minimum of
quarterly, written communication will be also be
maintained between the missionary and the church
while on the field.
3.
Additional Financial Support - All missionaries who are support by SHC
shall not actively
seek further financial support from within
the church family without approval of the missions
team. A letter of endorsement from the
missions team should precede or be sent with the
candidate's initial letter of support given
to the congregation.
