Having been led by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and upon our profession of our faith through baptism in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

WITH GOD AS OUR HELP, WE WILL SEEK TO PROMOTE THE EDIFICATION OF OUR CHURCH by regularly assembling ourselves together for worship, teaching, prayer, and to observe the Holy Ordinances of Baptism and Communion; by praying for the members of our church family and its leaders; by discovering and using our spiritual gifts, both within and outside the church; and by giving cheerfully and faithfully of our time, talent, and treasure for the building up of this church. We will also faithfully engage in personal and family devotions and raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

WITH GOD AS OUR HELP, WE WILL SEEK TO PRESERVE THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT IN THE BOND OF PEACE by walking together in Christian love; by bearing one another’s burdens, praying for one another, and helping one another; by avoiding anger, factions, gossip, and backbiting; by being slow to take offense, slow to anger, and eager for reconciliation; forgiving one another as Christ has forgiven us. We will both willingly offer and receive encouragement and admonition as circumstances require; by participating in, and submitting to, the disciplinary procedures of this church in regard to doctrine and conduct; by obeying our leaders as men who are called by Christ, and who must give an account of their ministry; and by gladly living together in accordance with our Doctrinal Statement, Church Covenant, Constitution, and Bylaws.

WITH GOD AS OUR HELP, WE WILL SEEK THE ADVANCE OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM by striving to be a city on a hill, the light of the world, and the salt of the earth; by denying ungodliness and worldly lusts; by living sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present evil age; by acting with both gentleness and respect; by offering Spirit-led testimony of our faith in Christ to family, friends, and neighbors; by being a friend and supporter of world missions; by promoting the sanctity of life, advocating for the unborn, condemning racism, aiding the poor and oppressed; and living with humility, justice, compassion, holiness, and peace in the world.

FINALLY, we further covenant that if and when we relocate to another place, we pledge to unite as soon as possible with another church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

We pray that through this, The Triune God is glorified. In the pursuit of this worthy goal, may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen.