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:

  • Honour and respect their pastor/s, elders and deacons,
  • Report to relevant structures as guided by the NBC constitution,
  • Adhere to the church constitution and bylaws, 
  • Attend all church services, bible study & prayer meetings,
  • Attend CBM (Church Business Meeting), 
  • Give tithes & offerings faithfully,
  • Serve in church ministries and departments,
  • Lead exemplary lifestyles & not bring the church into disrepute,
  • Support other active church members in need,
  • Invite other people to the church.

Stages of membership

STAGE 2

ADHERENT

STAGE 4

CONSIDERATION

- Membership Class

- Interview

- Recommendation 

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STAGE 1

VISITOR

STAGE 3

APPLICANT

STAGE 5

ACCEPTANCE

- Representation to church council 

- Membership Service

Active Church Members Rights
We After contacting the GS and ensuring that request will not compromise the church's testimony, an active church member may request the services of the senior pastor / elder in personally related matters to:


1. Courtship

2. Marriage

3. And Death

 



    

After contacting the Department Secretary, an active church member may request the services of a  Church Deacon in any other matters  
A Church Deacon requested to represent the church, must ensure that:


1. The request will not compromise the      church belief statement


2. He/she reports to the senior pastor or elder the nature of  the nature of the service to be rendered



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