ABOUT MERCY     Beliefs     Core Values     Controversial Issues     Affiliations     History     How We Do Church     News GETTING CONNECTED FAQ PEOPLE LINKS CONTACT US		These are denominations and organizations in which we have a direct connection. These are networks that fall under the social/theological categories mentioned in the introduction of the About Us section. We support missions and world relief PRIMARILY through the Christian & Missionary Alliance - our denomination, which started as a missions agency 120 years ago. The specific funds are refered to as The Great Commission Fund (GCF) and Compassion and Mercy Associates (CAMA). We are also affiliated with the Mennonite Church, USA. The Mennonite Church was one of the main "radical reformation" movements that stressed a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, authentic discipleship and believer's baptism (Anabaptists: re-baptizers). The start of this present day movement goes back to 1525. The Mennonites are one of the foundational groups that made modern-day Evangelicalism possible. LOCAL Siouxland Evangelical Association (SEA) REGIONAL & NATIONAL Christian & Missionary Alliance USA (CMA) Mennonite Church USA (MCUSA) National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) WORLD WIDE Alliance World Fellowship ISSUE BASED Advent Conspiracy Evangelical Environmental Network
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