New Life Baptist Church Covenant
We exist to preserve and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to make mature disciples of all nations for the glory of God.
We believe God, in his infinite wisdom and sovereign grace, has called and joined together every member of New Life Baptist Church as a visible expression of his Church on the earth. As a result, we agree to work and pray for the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Eph. 1:22, Eph. 4:3, John 17:21–23, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 14:19, 1 Cor. 1:10, Col. 3:13–15, Heb. 12:14)
We will uphold the Statement of Faith, ordinances, and discipline of the church. We will submit to the recognized leadership, admonishing those who are disobedient to the Word, encouraging the timid, helping the weak, and exercising patience toward all, working for reconciliation. At all times, we will ask God for grace to speak, think, and act toward one another in love. (Heb.13:17, 1 Thess. 5:14, 1 Cor. 13, Col. 1:11)
We will support God’s work in and through New Life by cheerfully, regularly, and humbly giving our time, talents, and treasures. We will serve with the strength God supplies, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 9:7, Acts 2:44–45, Acts 20:35, 1 Pt. 4:11)
We will meet regularly to worship God, edify one another, and guard ourselves against
the deceitfulness of sin. (Heb. 10:25, 3:13, 1 Thess. 5:11, Eph. 4:29–32)
We will fulfill the law of Christ by bearing one another’s burdens, rejoicing with those who rejoice, and mourning with those who mourn. (Gal. 6:2, Rom. 12:15, John 13:34)
We will strive to make true disciples of Christ beginning in our homes and spheres of influence, by sharing the message of reconciliation entrusted to us whenever and wherever God gives opportunity. (2 Cor 5:18–20; Matt 28:18–20; Romans 10:14–15) We will build multigenerational faithfulness by telling the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. (Psalm 78:4–7)
We will, by the grace of God, live in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all his power; that the watching world may observe our holy and distinct lives and glorify our Father in heaven. (Col. 1:10–12, Matt. 5:16, Phil 2:14–15, 2 Thess. 1:10–12, 1 Pet. 2:12,)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the
Holy Spirit be with us all. (2 Cor. 13:14) Amen.