Churches that break away from their existing churches or denominations must be in existence for at least three years before NECF Malaysia will process their application for membership.
However if the church has a letter of endorsement from its “mother” church to support its application, then NECF’s policy of one-year existence for new churches applies.
The three-year period for break-away churches serves as a cooling period for the healing of relationships, if necessary. During this time, leaders from both churches can work out their issues and reconcile (if necessary).
NECF also advises churches to put into their constitution a neutral party who will be called upon to mediate in times of conflict. This is a proactive step so that should conflicts arise, the appointed mediators can immediately assume their role to resolve the problem.
NECF has in place a group of trained mediators who can help churches in need of mediation services.
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