Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and been baptized, and being in agreement with the statements, strategy and structure of Stratford FWB Church, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Stratford FWB Church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God, to the leadership of the church and to the other members to do the following:
1. I WILL PROTECT THE UNITY OF MY CHURCH
- By acting in love toward one another. (Jn. 13:35) "
- By accepting any differences within the Body. (Rom. 15:7) "
- By refusing to gossip or be negative. (II Cor. 12:20) "
- By being open to chance and new ideas when it benefits the community. (II Cor. 6:13) "
- By being willing to go to someone when offended rather than going around someone who offended. (Matt. 18:15) "
- By following the leaders God has placed in authority within the Church. (Heb. 13:17) "
- By being patient with the church and those in the church. (Eph. 4:2)"
2. I WILL SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MY CHURCH
- By inviting others to attend. (Luke 14: 12-13) "
- By warmly welcoming all who enter the doors of Stratford FWB. (Luke 15:2) "
- By helping to make fellowship a core value of the church. (Acts 2:42) "
- By praying for the Pastors, Staff & Ministry of Stratford FWB. (I Tim. 2:1-2) "
- By rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep. (Rom. 12:15) "
- By exercising my own faith within the body. (II Cor. 5:7) "
- By knowing the vision and direction of Stratford FWB. ( Prov. 29:18) "
- By caring for each other. (I Thess. 2:7)"
3. I WILL SERVE THE MINISTRY OF MY CHURCH
- By discovering my Spiritual Gifts and talents & using them for His glory. (I Cor. 12) "
- By being equipped to serve my pastor and leaders. (Eph. 4:12) "
- By developing a servants heart like my Master. (Mark 10:43) "
- By actively pursuing a place of ministry and service at Stratford FWB. (Phm. 1:6) "
- By seeing a need and meeting it rather than waiting to be asked. (II Cor. 8:11-12)"
4. I WILL SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF MY CHURCH
- By being an example to those on the outside of my faith in Christ. (Col. 4:5) "
- By encouraging the leadership and people who serve the Lord in ministry. (Heb. 3:13) "
- By carrying my share of the load at Stratford FWB. (Gal. 6:5) "
- By growing in the grace and knowledge of God. (I Pet. 3:18) "
- By attending faithfully the services and special events at Stratford FWB. (Heb. 10:25)"
- By giving regularly, generously, and cheerfully to the Lord. (II Cor. 9:7)"
I recognize that I will remain an active member at Stratford FWB Church as long as I remain faithful to my Covenant with God. At the point in which I cease to be faithful to my Covenant I will cease to be a member of Stratford FWB Church.
"Now you are the Body of Christ and members individually." I Cor. 12:27