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Christ Church Membership Covenant

Statement of Christian Faith:

I believe Jesus Christ is exactly who he claimed to be (Isa. 5:6; Matt. 26:64; Mark 14:62; Luke 22:70; John 4:25-26; 6:29; 8:58; 11:25-27; 14:6-7; 15:5).
I have repented of my sins and have been made a new creation in Christ (1 John 1:9; 2 Cor. 5:17).
I am a Christian saved from the eternal wrath of God by faith in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, through his death and resurrection, by which I am assured of eternal life (John 3:16-18; Rom. 3:23-26).
In obedience to Scripture, I have been baptized to personally identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and to publicly demonstrate my commitment as a disciple of Jesus (Col. 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21).

Statement of Biblical Doctrine:

I agree with the Core Beliefs of Christ Church.
I understand the importance of submission to church leadership and will be diligent to preserve unity and peace; I will adhere to Christ Church’s position on primary theological issues, and I will not be divisive over secondary issues (Eph. 4:1-3; Heb. 13:7, 17).
I agree that the Bible is the final authority for faith and life (Is. 55:11; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:15-16; Heb. 4:12).

The Elders’ commitment to the Community:

To meet the qualifications set forth in Scripture (1 Tim. 3:1-3; 5:17-22; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4).
To seek God’s will for the church through careful study of Scripture and conscious submission to the Spirit (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:1-5).
To equip you for service in the community and the world (Eph. 4:11-13)
To teach the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27-28; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17-18).
To guard against false teachers (Acts 20:28-31).
To exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1).
To set an example in following the commitments of church members (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:12).

The Members’ commitment to the Community:

To submit to authority of Scripture as the final authority for faith and life (Ps. 119; 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
To live a faithful life as a follower of Christ, which would include prioritizing regular community worship as an individual and/or family (Ps. 105:1-2; 119:97; Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:23-25; 2 Pet. 1:3).
To be a good steward of the gifts that God has given you, which includes faithful, joyful, regular, and generous giving to the church of your time and gifts in service, and your finances in helping fund the ministry (Prov. 3:9-10; Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 5:22-26; Eph. 4:1-16; 5:15-18; Rom. 12:1-8; 2 Cor. 8-9; 12:7-31; 1 Peter 4:10-11).
To not function in a leadership position or as a member in another church family (Heb. 13:17).
To submit to discipline by God through his Holy Spirit, to follow biblical procedures for church discipline in my relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ, to submit to righteous discipline when approached biblically by brothers and sisters in Christ, and to submit to discipline by church leadership if the need should ever arise (Ps. 141:5; Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:5-8; Gal. 6:1-5 8; 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 2:25; Titus 1:9; 3:10-11; Heb. 12:5-11; Rev. 2:5-7, 14-25).
To walk in holiness as an act of worship to Jesus Christ, who has saved me from my sin that I could live a new life (2 Cor. 5:17); I will practice complete chastity before marriage and complete fidelity in heterosexual marriage by abstaining from practices such as cohabitation, pornography, and fornication (Job 31:1; Prov. 5; Rom. 13:12-14; 1 Cor. 6:9-7:16; Heb. 13:4); I will refrain from illegal drug use, drunkenness, and other sinful behavior as the Bible, my pastors, and my conscience dictate (1 Cor. 8:7; Gal. 5:19-21). Should I sin in such a manner, I agree to confess my sins to Christian brothers or sisters and seek help to put my sin to death (Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5; 1 John 1:6-10).

My commitment to the mission of Christ Church:

PROCLAMATION
We believe that the Christian faith is a call to Proclamation. Therefore, as we experience transformation through the Gospel, we are compelled to share God's story with the world, always pointing people to the sacred Scriptures as the final authority for faith and life.

SERVICE
We believe that the Christian faith is a call to Service. Therefore we submit our lives to Jesus as His servants and seek to imitate Jesus by serving others whom we value more highly than ourselves.

COMMUNITY
We believe that the Christian faith is a call to Community, not individualism. Therefore we embody the Gospel by living a shared life of intimacy, hospitality, and generosity as we establish a family of pilgrims on a journey of faith together.

I commit to live out this mission as a Christ-follower and member of Christ Church.

I understand that this covenant obligates me to the members of Christ Church and is an acknowledgement of my submission to the elders of the church. I accept the responsibility to notify Christ Church leadership if at any time I can no longer commit to this covenant, if I move to another church community, or if I have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding Christ Church.

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Membership Covenant	Christ Church Membership Covenant Statement of Christian Faith: I believe Jesus Christ is exactly who he claimed to be (Isa. 5:6; Matt. 26:64; Mark 14:62; Luke 22:70; John 4:25-26; 6:29; 8:58; 11:25-27; 14:6-7; 15:5). I have repented of my sins and have been made a new creation in Christ (1 John 1:9; 2 Cor. 5:17). I am a Christian saved from the eternal wrath of God by faith in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, through his death and resurrection, by which I am assured of eternal life (John 3:16-18; Rom. 3:23-26). In obedience to Scripture, I have been baptized to personally identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and to publicly demonstrate my commitment as a disciple of Jesus (Col. 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21). Statement of Biblical Doctrine: I agree with the Core Beliefs of Christ Church. I understand the importance of submission to church leadership and will be diligent to preserve unity and peace; I will adhere to Christ Church’s position on primary theological issues, and I will not be divisive over secondary issues (Eph. 4:1-3; Heb. 13:7, 17). I agree that the Bible is the final authority for faith and life (Is. 55:11; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:15-16; Heb. 4:12). The Elders’ commitment to the Community: To meet the qualifications set forth in Scripture (1 Tim. 3:1-3; 5:17-22; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4). To seek God’s will for the church through careful study of Scripture and conscious submission to the Spirit (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:1-5). To equip you for service in the community and the world (Eph. 4:11-13) To teach the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27-28; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17-18). To guard against false teachers (Acts 20:28-31). To exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1). To set an example in following the commitments of church members (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:12). The Members’ commitment to the Community: To submit to authority of Scripture as the final authority for faith and life (Ps. 119; 2 Tim. 3:16-17). To live a faithful life as a follower of Christ, which would include prioritizing regular community worship as an individual and/or family (Ps. 105:1-2; 119:97; Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:23-25; 2 Pet. 1:3). To be a good steward of the gifts that God has given you, which includes faithful, joyful, regular, and generous giving to the church of your time and gifts in service, and your finances in helping fund the ministry (Prov. 3:9-10; Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 5:22-26; Eph. 4:1-16; 5:15-18; Rom. 12:1-8; 2 Cor. 8-9; 12:7-31; 1 Peter 4:10-11). To not function in a leadership position or as a member in another church family (Heb. 13:17). To submit to discipline by God through his Holy Spirit, to follow biblical procedures for church discipline in my relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ, to submit to righteous discipline when approached biblically by brothers and sisters in Christ, and to submit to discipline by church leadership if the need should ever arise (Ps. 141:5; Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:5-8; Gal. 6:1-5 8; 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 2:25; Titus 1:9; 3:10-11; Heb. 12:5-11; Rev. 2:5-7, 14-25). To walk in holiness as an act of worship to Jesus Christ, who has saved me from my sin that I could live a new life (2 Cor. 5:17); I will practice complete chastity before marriage and complete fidelity in heterosexual marriage by abstaining from practices such as cohabitation, pornography, and fornication (Job 31:1; Prov. 5; Rom. 13:12-14; 1 Cor. 6:9-7:16; Heb. 13:4); I will refrain from illegal drug use, drunkenness, and other sinful behavior as the Bible, my pastors, and my conscience dictate (1 Cor. 8:7; Gal. 5:19-21). Should I sin in such a manner, I agree to confess my sins to Christian brothers or sisters and seek help to put my sin to death (Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5; 1 John 1:6-10). My commitment to the mission of Christ Church: PROCLAMATION We believe that the Christian faith is a call to Proclamation. Therefore, as we experience transformation through the Gospel, we are compelled to share God's story with the world, always pointing people to the sacred Scriptures as the final authority for faith and life. SERVICE We believe that the Christian faith is a call to Service. Therefore we submit our lives to Jesus as His servants and seek to imitate Jesus by serving others whom we value more highly than ourselves. COMMUNITY We believe that the Christian faith is a call to Community, not individualism. Therefore we embody the Gospel by living a shared life of intimacy, hospitality, and generosity as we establish a family of pilgrims on a journey of faith together. I commit to live out this mission as a Christ-follower and member of Christ Church. I understand that this covenant obligates me to the members of Christ Church and is an acknowledgement of my submission to the elders of the church. I accept the responsibility to notify Christ Church leadership if at any time I can no longer commit to this covenant, if I move to another church community, or if I have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding Christ Church. READY TO START THE PROCESS? CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AN ELDER. ALREADY COMPLETED THE PROCESS? CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER.	About Us Affiliations Proclamation, Service, and Community Our Story So Far 03.17.09 08.31.08 03.09.08 09.05.07 03.09.07 Confessions Core Beliefs Staff & Elders Eldership Deaconship Membership How To Become A Member Membership Covenant Pictures 1302 Washington