As a member of the NAE we are automatically connected to the World Evangelical Alliance to which the NAE belongs.  Unique among evangelical organizations, the WEA is characterized by five charter qualifications. First, a doctrinal confession guides it—grounding it in historic evangelical affirmations. Second, it has constitutionality—governed by Bylaws and General Assembly delegates, which guarantee historical continuity. Third, it is a church-based movement—listening to its constituency as its core authority. Thus, it is not an organization established and maintained by individuals. Fourth, its constituency is global—rooted in 128 national and seven regional alliances, 104 associate members, six affiliated specialized ministries and six commissions.  Finally, it functions as a network while providing the services of an alliance—through its resources, departments and commissions.  WEA is the broadest organizational and global manifestation of what it means to be an evangelical.