A promise made to the local assembly, to God, and to one’s self.
An agreement of how to conduct our lives as members of the church. If the statement of faith is what we should believe, the covenant is how we should live.
A summary of the ethical standards that the Bible provides for believers.
What is the purpose of a Church Covenant?
To help incoming members understand what is expected of them by joining with the membership.
To help current members remember their responsibility to God and to each other.
To help unite us by framing a biblical picture of our life together.
What makes a good Church Covenant?
A good church covenant will include only biblical imperatives for Christ’s people.
A good church covenant will provide a sufficient summary of those imperatives.
A good church covenant will emphasize the nature of life together as the body of Christ.
A good church covenant will be worded clearly, particularly with the aim of corporate recitation.
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