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A conference was held in Escondido, California in 1999 to explore the possibility of organizing an association of reformed evangelical churches. F.I.R.E. was organized May 1-3, 2000 in Chicago, Illinois . The national conference is held annually, and two regional conferences have been formed - Midwest and Southeast. According to its constitution, F.I.R.E. affirms "the five 'Solas' of the and Reformed , with a baptistic emphasis on the church and the ordinances. Baptism is by Immersion . Local church leadership is a plurality of elders. To join the fellowship, a church must agree with the doctrinal statement and the Constitution, be "recommended by at least one member church by letter", and must be approved by the member churches. Individuals may join as associate members, but without the right to vote in business sessions. Officers include a moderator, secretary and an executive board. In 2004 , the fellowship consisted of 44 member churches, most of which are located in the United States . EXTERNAL LINK
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