The WCMA plants and nurtures churches to maturity in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Here is a definition of the kind of mature congregations we seek to plant:

 A Mature Church...

 ...Lives for Others.

• Is responsive to the needs of its community.
• Is effectively communicating the gospel to others.
• Is serving as an agent of reconciliation.
• Is actively engaged in church planting.

 ...Can Take Care of Itself.

• Has a healthy view of its mission.
• Has meaningful worship as the body of Christ.
• Has a healthy spiritual life, actively engaging the ministry of all believers.
• Has an orderly, disciplined growth.
• Has a continual emphasis on building servant-leadership.
• Has a solid financial base that expresses faith in God.

 ...Continues to Fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.