Active Church Members Covenant
Having been led as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the confession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. We do now, in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Jesus Christ.
We engage therefore by the help of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love;
to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort;
To promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines. To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances. To walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment. To avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger. To abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love. To remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech. To be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and mindful to secure it without delay. We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of the Word of God.
Active Church Members Duties:
Stages of membership
ADHERENT
CONSIDERATION
- Membership Class
- Interview
- Recommendation
VISITOR
APPLICANT
ACCEPTANCE
- Representation to church council
- Membership Service