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I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO SAY that I am excited you are interested

in becoming a member of our church, Subic Bay Community of Faith!

I commend your desire to become an active member of a local Church
body, and I am thrilled that you have considered SBCF as your
destination for that.

To help you along your journey to becoming an official member of
SBCF, our Church Council has prepared this manual to help guide you
along your path. The purpose of church membership is to protect the
integrity of the doctrine and teachings of our church based on the
Bible, and to keep the unity of believers by being one in the mission
and vision God has given us. As a result of this unity, we will be able
to build up the bedy of Christ together with love, excitement, proper
humility and accountability. Membership at SBCF has its privileges,
but with that comes responsibilities as well.

However, the journey overall will be an exciting one; one that will help
strengthen your relationship with Christ Jesus, leading you to practical
ways to be more and more intimate with Him! So, go ahead and take
your time to read what is in this manual, and we hope to officially
welcome you soon into our SBCF family!

In Christ,

Rev. Maurice Rivera
Lead Pastor

Certain aspects of this manual was taken from the manual of Greenhills Christian Fellowship, South Metro
with permission from Reverend Lito Viloria, Senior Pastor of GCF, South Metro.

CONTENTS

ALL ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

J THE UNIVERSAL BODY OF CHRIST
7 THE LOCAL CHURCH
8 Reasons for Membership
Oo Requirements for Membership

ALL ABOUT SBCF

10 CHURCH ORIENTATION
1 0 Our Mission Statement
10 Our Vision Statement
11 Our Core Values
11 Our Vehicle
12 Our Story
13 Our Affiliation
14 Our Statement of Faith
15 Our Structure
16 ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
16 Salvation
18 Baptism
20 Communion

ALL ABOUT THE SBCF MEMBER

22 TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
23 RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
23 RESPONSIBILITIES

24 COVENANT OF MEMBERSHIP

ALL ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

THE UNIVERSAL BODY OF CHRIST

When we receive Jesus Christ as Savior, we are born again into God’s family and God

lives in us by the Holy Spirit John 1:12-13). By baptism with the Holy Spirit -- that is,

when the Spirit is given to live permanently in us -- we become part of the universal body

of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13). Every born again Christian, regardless of which group
he belongs to, is a member of the true and universal Body of Christ.

THE LOCAL CHURCH

It is not enough for one to become a member of the universal church by Spirit baptism.
One must also become part of a local church, which is the visible Body of Christ in a
particular geographical location. Subic Bay Community of Faith is an example of a local
church. A believer ought to be part of the local church. We are not called to isolate
ourselves and become “lone ranger” Christians. We are called to be part of God’s visible
and local family. After partaking in water baptism, a professed Christian can then choose
to become a member of SBCF. This is done by completing the membership class.

Although we do not have anything in the Bible that suggests that the early

Christians had to fill out application forms, the principle herein is “order”.
God is not a God of disorder. Throughout the Bible, we see that the Lord

desired everything to be done in an orderly manner. Having an application

process is in keeping with the principle of “order”. Having your membership
application form in the church records will serve as helpful reference in the
future should you transfer to another church locally or abroad. Your
application form containing personal information is treated with

confidentiality.

All About Membership / p.7

REASONS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH

What are our reasons for joining a club, a school, or community organization? Our
reasons for joining a local church are similar but much more, because of the spiritual
aspect of life. In a club, people are socially related. In a church, all believers are
Spiritually related. What are some reasons for church membership?

1. For Fellowship. Read Acts 2:41-42. What were some of the activities that
the believers took part in?

We could only engage in these activities meaningfully in the context ofa church, i.e.
an assembly of believers.

2. For Identification. In the church, we identify ourselves with Christ and other
believers and we hold things in common. Read Ephesians 4:4-7. What are the
elements we have in common with other Christians?

3. For Involvement. In the context ofa local church, we are able to express and
use the gifts the Lord has given us to benefit others. Read Ephesians 4:11-13. Why
did God give the church gifts and gifted men? (v.12)

4. For Discipleship. If we desire to grow and become like Christ, we need
other people to teach us, encourage us, equip us, and build us up. This is what we
call a discipleship relationship. It is possible and permissible to have a discipleship
relationship outside a church setting. But, the example of the early church
Christians in the Book of Acts make it clear that they devoted themselves to
activities that were done in a church context. (Acts 2:42-47)

5. For Demonstrating Submission. When we apply for membership in an
organization, we do not set the terms. We follow the requirements. Likewise, in a
church, we show our submission by following the requirements for membership.
(Hebrews 13:17)

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REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

The membership application process varies from church to church. To become a member
at SBCF, the applicant must:

1. Attend the Membership Class which tackles:
a. Church Orientation
b. Assurance of Salvation

2. Complete and submit the Membership Application Form with the following

xattached:

a. One 2 2 colored picture (optionally, SBCF can take your digital photo)
b. Written personal testimony (typewritten or legibly handwritten; two pages

maximum)
« Part |— What my life was like before becoming a Christian.
« Part 2 — How |became a Christian.
« Part 3 —- How my life has changed since then.

3. Signed Covenant of Membership (page 24)

4. Photocopy of the certificate of water baptism by immersion, if available.

5. Study and agree with the Church Covenant and Statement of Faith.

6. Be baptized by immersion at SBCF. Exceptions are those who have been
baptized by immersion in other evangelical churches according to the Biblical
standard.

7. Become a regular active member of at least one church Connect Group.

8. Participate in Communion and partake of the symbol of Christ.

9. Be presented to the Church and welcomed as a new member of SBCF.

[|I have read and understood all of the above, and would like to pursue membership

at SBCF

All About Membership / p.9

ALL ABOUT SBCF

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// OUR MANDATE: THE BEING

GLORIFY GOD, LOVE PEOPLE. EXPERIENCE LIFE,
With the acknowledgement of Christ at the helm ofour lives, our very purpose
for living revolves around two of His greatest commandments: “Love the
Lord your Ged with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind.” and “Love your neighbor as yourself(Matt. 22:37,39). It is through

-this intent in all actions when used as the driving force for everything that we

-do that we can truly experience life the way God wants ws to.

// OUR MISSION: THE DOING

DEVELOPING DYNAMIC DISCIPLES

With our “Being” properly calibrated to Christ and our intentions in the right
place, we can confidently begin doing our life long mission which is:

To make Dynamic Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ who have an active and

vibrant relationship with Him, are empowered by the Holy Spirit, and demonstrate

Christ-like characteristics in actions as well as in deeds - all for the purpose of

being passionate Christian witnesses who are actively making other Dynamic

Disciples of Christ Jesus.

// OUR CORE VALUES: THE FRUITS

These core values represent the fruits of both our “Being” and “Doing”. These
values are those of a Dynamic Disciple of Christ which represents, as a whole, the
culture of SBCF.

+ DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS

We are committed to meeting and growing with other believers in the study of the
Word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

* YIELDING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

We submit to the power and leading of the Holy Spirit in all aspects of our
personal, church, and ministry life.

* NURTURING SPIRITUAL LIFE

We prioritize taking care of our inner being by exercising spiritual discipline,
intimacy, and brokenness before God.

*» AUTHORITY OF THE SCRIPTURE

We believe the Bible is the divine Word of God, the absolute truth. It is infallible,
sufficient, and the final authority over all things.

* MINISTRY VOLUNTEERISM

We encourage every church member to serve in the ministry according to their
spiritual gifts.

* INTENTIONAL EVANGELISM

We are intentional in sharing the love of God through the gospel of the Lord Jesus

Christ.

* CHURCH FAMILY

We welcome everyone to become part of the SBCF church family and promote the
practice of unconditional love with one another.

All About SBCF / p.1l

// OUR STORY: BRIEF HISTORY OF SBCF

Subic Bay Community of Faith started in the summer of 2010 when a vision of church
planting in Subic Bay Freeport Zone was laid in the hearts of John Phillip and Mei Chua
Chiaco. Under the leadership of Dr. and Mrs. Luis Pantoja, Jr., prayer and planning group
meetings were held in Quezon City and Subic Bay.

On August 6, 2010, the core group gathered for a prayer meeting and vision casting at
Edgewater, Triboa Bay, SBFZ. The core group, guest pastors, and friends prayed and
planned to launch the new work in September 2010. Committed to pursuing the
direction, the vision that was born from the heart of God did not deter the passion of the
group to start the new church even as visionary-leader Dr. Luis Pantoja graduated to
glory on September 6, 2010 while attending a Pastor’s Retreat in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,
Malaysia.

On September 18, 2010, an evangelistic event dubbed “Matters of the Heart” led by Dr.
Manuel and Grace Chua Chiaco was held, inviting leaders of SBMA as well as other
government leaders and members of the community. The evangelistic event pushed
through with great result, and many of the people who made the decision to follow
Christ, committed to be part of SBCF.

The following Sunday, on September 25, 2010, thirty-five people met for the first
worship service at the former Triboa Bay Offices. Shortly thereafter, Rev. Noel Pantoja,
assisted by his loving wife Jenny Pantoja, was called to be the lead pastor-church planter
of the new team. The group, with new contacts from SBFZ, Hermosa, Bataan, and
Olongapo City, decided to meet every Sunday evening for prayer, fellowship, and the
study of God’s Word. In order to serve the commuting public and walk-in guests better,
the church moved their worship location to the Central Business District at Korean
Community Church, but later on was blessed by God with a new worship center in Forest
Hills, Binictican Heights, SBFZ. After a year, SBCF registered at the Securities and
Exchange Commission as a Church, and was officially recognized as such by the CBAP
family of Churches in November of 2011. Shortly thereafter, in 2014, Pastor Maurice
Adam Rivera was given the position of Pastor In Charge to lead the spiritual direction of
the church.

The church continued to grow steadily and expanded ministries to cater to the children,
youth, young professionals, and adults of SBFZ. As a Church committed to evangelism
and church planting, SBCF has engaged in numerous outreach activities that benefited

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the surrounding communities. Because of SBCF’s unique location, the Church had also
played host to numerous individual ministry workers, church leadership teams, and
families for retreats, spiritual rejuvenation, and other related ministries.

SBCF recently moved once again from their location at Forest Hills, Binictican to the
Central Business District, striking a ministry partnership with Sister Onnie Lorenzana to
use her Admiral’s Guest House facility along Boardwalk Avenue for the church’s Sunday
worship celebration.

Today, Subic Bay Community of Faith continues to invite and minister holistically to
people of all ages and backgrounds to come join its numerous ministries and enjoy the
privilege of being part of God’s growing family.

// OUR AFFILIATION: CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST

SBCF perpetuates the New Testament Church that Christ established back in the first
century. As a local church, SBCF is a living part of the universal body of Christ as
referred to in | Corinthians 12:13. SBCF cooperates with the Philippine Council of
Evangelical Churches (PCEC), an umbrella organization of churches from different
denominations like Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Pentecostals, etc. SBCF is a
member of the Conservative Baptist Association of the Philippines (CBAP).

The Conservative Baptists, one of the many Baptist groups all over the world, came to
the Philippines in the '50s and began as a church-planting movement. It grew rapidly
until it organized as an association of churches in 1961. Baptists do not trace their origin
to aman, as do many other denominations. They acknowledge no human founder. They
were given the name “Baptist” only a few centuries ago. However, the beliefs which are
central to Baptists have continued from the days of Jesus Christ and the apostles. These
doctrines have been preserved in the beliefs of faithful men.

It has often been said that Baptists are a people of the Book. That Book is the Bible.
Baptists do not worship the Bible, but they treasure it as the inspired revelation of God's
truth and as the divine record of God's dealing with man.

Baptists believe that the Bible is the only safe and sure guide in religious faith and
practice. Baptists have formed their basic beliefs from the Bible and not from the
declaration of church officials or from creeds formulated by church councils.

All About SBCF / p.13

// OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH: WHAT WE BELIEVE

1. The Bible is the perfect and authoritative Word of God that teaches us what to
believe and how to live (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).

2. God revealed Himself as one God in a trinity of persons - God the Father, God

the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19-20).

3. Jesus Christ is God who is also Man, born of virgin birth, died for our sins, rose
again and ascended into heaven (John 1:1-18, 12 Corinthians 15:3-6; Philippians
2:5-11).

4. The Holy Spirit is God who dwells in every Christian and helps us to pray,
serve God, and become more like Jesus and ensures us of eternal life (Romans
8:14-16, 26-39).

5. Angels are unseen creatures who serve God and His people. Satan and demons
are fallen angels (Isaiah 14:12-17; Hebrews 1:6:14).

6. Man was created male and female by God and imprinted with His image.
Mankind sinned and became separated from God and was unable to gain eternal life
away from Him (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 5:12-14),

7. Salvation is God’s offer of forgiveness, a new nature, and eternal life to those
who believe that Jesus Christ alone is Savior and Lord. It is a free gift of God
secured eternally by the Holy Spirit, and available for all those who believe.
(Ephesians 1:13-14; 2:1-10; 1 John 5:11-13).

8. The Church is a community that includes all Christians united by the Holy
Spirit and fulfills the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations under the
Lordship of Christ united in one body (Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31).

9. The End Times begin when Jesus Christ returns to reign on Earth and reward
God’s people with life with Him forever (1 John 14:1-3; Revelation 21:1-8).

10. Civil Government is ordained by God for the good of society. Christians
should pray for and pay taxes to the government, but the church and government
should remain separate (Romans 13:1-7; |Timothy 2:1-2).

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4 ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
// SALVATION

1. What is the spiritual condition of man? (Romans 3:23)

2. What is the result of man’s sin? (Romans 6:23)

3. What is God’s provision for man’s condition? (Romans 6:23)

4. What does man need in order to enter the Kingdom of God? (John 3:3)

5. How can one be personally reconciled and relate to God? (John 1:12)

6. According to God’s Word, the Bible, how does one get saved? (Eph. 2:8-9)
Can anyone be saved by trying to do good works?
Why or why not?

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7. What does Christ promise to anyone who trusts in Him as Savior and Lord?
(John 3:16)

8. Is this permanent or not?
Once you have received Christ, are you already saved? (Hebrew 7:25)

9. How many times do you need to receive Christ?

10. What if one day, you feel like Christ has left you. Can you still be sure that He
is in your life? (Titus 1:2)

11. Answer these questions:
Have you come to a point in your life where you know for certain that if you were

to die today you will go to heaven? []yYes L]No

Suppose you were to die today and stand before God. If He were to ask you, “Why
should I let you into heaven?” What would you say?

Have you made Jesus the Savior and Lord of your life?
When?

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// BAPTISM

The Greek word for baptizo literally means “to immerse, dip, or plunge under water.”
The Lord Jesus was baptized by John “in the Jordan,” and He came “up out of the water”
(Mark 1:9-10). On the other hand, there are other words for “sprinkle” and “pour”, but
not the word baptizo.

In Matthew 28;19-20, we read the command of Christ (popularly known as The Great

Commission) to make disciples and to baptize them. The New Testament pattern ts clear;

first, make disciples; second, baptize these disciples (Acts 2:38, 41; 8:12; 9:18; 10:48:
16;14-15).

/// THE IMPORTANCE OF BAPTISM

1. Itis a command. (Matthew 28:19-20)

2. We follow the example of Christ and His disciples who were baptized
themselves. (Matthew 3:16)

3. It was practiced by the first century church led by the direct disciples of
Christ. (Acts 2:38; 8:36-38; 10:47-48)

4. Itis arequirement for church membership. (Acts 2:40-42)

/// THE MEANING OF BAPTISM

Baptism is a physical expression of a spiritual reality in a Christian’s life. It is a rite
that serves as a public declaration of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. In short, baptism is
a symbol.

i. Baptism is a symbol of a Christian’s identification with Christ in His death,
burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4). It is a symbol of death to sin and
new life in Christ (Colossians 2:12).

2. Baptism is a symbol of a Christian’s entry to the universal body of Christ,
that is, the church (1 Corinthians 12:13). The believer’s “Baptism with the

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Holy Spirit” happens at the moment a person believes in Christ as Savior
and Lord, and permanently associates the person with the Body of Christ.

3. Baptism is simply a symbolic portrayal, and not the means of salvation.
Unlike repentance and acceptance of Christ, Baptism is not necessary for
salvation (Ephesians 2:8-10). Rather, the biblical record teaches us that
Baptism may be an expression of conversion. Since Baptism was ordained
by Christ, it is properly understood as an ordinance (a major religious
practice) rather than a sacrament (requirements for salvation).

/// THE SUBJECTS OF BAPTISM: WHO MUST BE BAPTIZED?

Baptism is only practiced by a person who has openly confessed to be a believer in
Christ Jesus. Nowhere in the New Testament does it offer a clear case of an
individual being baptized before expressing their faith in Christ.

1. The Lord commanded that believers (genuine Christians) must be baptized.
To be baptized is a personal decision of the believer. Since infants cannot
decide for themselves, they are not to be baptized. (Acts 2:38)

2. A person must first repent of his sins and receive Christ as his personal
Savior and Lord before he can be baptized. (Acts 16:14-15)

/// THE MODE OF BAPTISM

The Greek word baptizo originally and properly describes the process by which a
person or object is completely immersed in water and then withdrawn from it again.
In Romans 6:3-5, Paul appears to be contending that there is a significant
connection between how Baptism is administered (one is lowered into the water and
then raised out of it) and what it symbolizes (death to sin and new life in Christ).
Immersion symbolizes burial, while emergence symbolizes resurrection.

In light of this, Subic Bay Community of Faith administers Baptism by immersion
since it fully preserves and accomplishes the meaning of Baptism.

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// COMMUNION

1. While Baptism is the initiatory rite, Communion - or the Lord’s Supper - is

the continuing rite of the visible church.

2. Itmay be defined simply as a rite which Christ Himself established for the
church to practice as a commemoration of His death. (Matthew 26:26-28;
Mark 14-22-24; Luke 22-19-20)

3. The act of taking the bread and the cup is a dramatization of the gospel; a
graphic display of what Christ’s death accomplished. It points backward to His
death as the basis of our salvation. Thus, like Baptism, Communion is an
important symbol of the believer’s salvation in Christ. “For whenever you eat
this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
(1 Corinthians 11:26)

4. In addition to having a correct understanding of what Christ accomplished
and having a vital relationship with Him, those who participate in Communion
must get along with one another (1 Corinthians 11:18,20-21). Disregard for
fellow Christians and for the church is a contradiction of the Lord’s Supper.
Hence, it is much a symbol of the present vital fellowship of believers with the
Lord and with one another.

5. Communion is also a proclamation of future fact: it looks forward to the
Lord’s second coming. Paul wrote: “For whenever you eat this bread and drink
this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” (1 Corinthians 11:26)

6. The tendency of our beliefs to be forgotten was one of the reasons Christ
instituted communion. It should therefore be observed often enough to prevent
long gaps between times of reflection upon these truths which it signifies, but
not so frequently as to go through motions without really thinking about the
meaning. At SBCF, we observe communion every first Sunday of each month.

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ALL ABOUT THE SBCF MEMBER
/ TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

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Believers who wish to be fully associated with SBCF and commit entirely to the

directions and ministries of the Church.

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Believers who reguiarly attend church services at SBCF and support the church,

but who for personal reasons of conscience cannot pledge to be full SBCF

members. The oniy requirement ts to attend membership class.

//f RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

ALL SBCF MEMBERS:
1. Inclusion in SBCPF’s official roster of members.

2. Be prioritized with the different services offered by the church upon request -

visitation, counseling, Bible study, etc.
3. Benevolence support from the church (upon the member’s request or

recommendation by a church pastor) for sickness, injuries, or death (sustained
by the member or his/her immediate family).
4, Other benefits as announced in the church’s official bulletins, publications, or
pulpit announcement.

FULL MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES:
* Right to vote on matters requiring decision-making by the church.
¢ FEligibilefor ministry leadership positions.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES:
*« Associate members may serve in the Church as needed, except in areas
where differences in doctrinal positions may be evident. Associate
members do not have any voting rights.
¢ FEligibilefor non-leadership ministry positions.

//f RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of both Full and Associate members are contained in the
Covenant of Membership duly signed by each member and are detailed as follows:

1. To guard doctrinal purity of the church as defined in its Articles of Faith.
* These are the 10 doctrinal points in SBCF’s Statement of Faith. (p. /4)

2. To uphold the Constitution and Bylaws in every aspect.
3. To uphold the Church’s mission and vision of making Dynamic Disciples of all

nations. (p. 10)
* Through prayer, active involvement, or material support.
4. To participate in the Church’s evangelistic (casting), educational (cultivating),
and ministry service (commissioning) through faithful attendance and financial
support. (p.11)
* This includes attending the Worship Services, being part of a Connect

Group, or being part of a discipleship relationship in SBCF.
5. To respect the Church’s duly constituted leadership.
6. To preserve the Church’s organizational and spiritual unity.
7. To submit to the standard of the New Testament discipline.

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SUBIC BAY COMMUNITY OF FAITH

COVENANT OF MEMBERSHIP

Having received the gift of eternal life by the Spirit of God and having publicly
confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through baptism, we now in the presence of
God, covenant to join together with Christ and His Church.

As members of this church...

We recognize Jesus Christ as our head, and his purpose for the church as the basis for our
planning, decision-making, and life together. While people, programs, and property are
important, we affirm that Christ and His purpose for us are to be our highest priority
collectively and individually.

As disciples of Jesus Christ...

We recognize that Christ’s purpose for the church is accomplished through people. As
His people functioning within the fellowship of this church, we are seeking to grow in
Christ. By God’s grace we are seeking to live like Christ by growing more intimate in our
relationship with Him, thus ultimately fulfilling His purpose for our lives.

As ministers in the Church Body...

We recognize our responsibility to care for one another and uplift one another in Christ.
By God’s grace, we will seek to live accordingly.

We will endeavor to discover, develop, and use the spiritual gifts God has graciously
given us for the building of the Body of Christ.

We will give back to God what belongs to Him and will give cheerfully and generously
to support the ministries of the church.

As ministers in the world...

We recognize our individual and collective privilege of helping people meet their needs
and reaching out to them in the name of Christ, sharing the joy and freedom of our lives

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in Him. We will seek to live accordingly, in our places of work, in our neighborhoods,
and in our relationships, believing that this Church Body was called by God to be a
dynamic force for Christ in our community and the world. We will submit to the
disciplines of the church according to the biblical standards for the sake of Christ and His
church.
As individuals and in our homes...
We will seek to cultivate personal growth in Christ. We will minister to the personal and
Spiritual needs of our families, and nurture our own personal life with Christ. We will
regularly celebrate our life in Christ with others of this church family, and will set aside
consistent times for personal study, worship, and prayer.
As God’s people, we recognize that this lifestyle in its entirety is made possible only by
God’s grace and power. It is by this grace and power that we so covenant as members of
this church. If we should move from this community, we will seek to unite with another
local church where we can continue to carry out the spirit of this covenant and the
principles of the Word of God.

SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

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