Please read through this page to understand what this covenant is all about.   Once you have a full understanding of the covenant, you can click the link at the bottom of this page to complete and submit your Ministry Leader Covenant Form.

What is a covenant? A covenant is a promise by which we obligate ourselves to one another in such a way that the obligation of one party is not dependent on the faithfulness of the other (Ezek. 20:44; 36:22; Ps. 76:11; Hos. 2:19–20; 3:1; 2 Tim. 2:13).

Though this covenant does define the relationship between the Pastor, leaders, and the church, it is first and foremost a promise made to God as a commitment to his glory and his bride, the church (Eph. 5:25).

We believe that serving in ministry is not about situational convenience but about God  equipping people to invest in, edify, and serve the Church.  This is not a job and it is not a task.  It is a call.  We do not take serving in ministry lightly and we are firm believers that Christians are to live up to a spiritual commitment, lifestyle standard, and serving mentality that honors Christ. We are a family, a body, and we are to support each other while keeping each other accountable.  This covenant has been created for that very reason.

1.  I covenant to meet the criteria assigned to me in the Scriptures (1 Tim. 3:1–13; 5:17–22; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4).

2.  I covenant to seek God’s will for our church community to the best of my ability as I study the Scriptures and follow the Spirit (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1–5).

3.  I covenant to care for you and seek your growth as a disciple of Christ, in part by equipping you for service (Eph. 4:11–13) and praying for you regularly, particularly when you are sick (James 5:14).

4.  I covenant to provide teaching and counsel from the whole of Scripture (Acts 20:27–28; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17–18).

5.  I covenant to be on guard against false teachers (Acts 20:28–31).

6.  I covenant to exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15–20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1).

7.  I covenant to set an example and join you in fulfilling the duties of church members (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:12).

1.  I am in accord with the doctrinal statement of my church and the teachings of my Pastor (2 John 9-11, Jeremiah 3:15, Hebrews 13:7).

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2. I covenant to a daily set aside time in devotion for prayer and scripture reading (John 8:31, John 15:7, I Thessalonians 5:17).

3. I covenant to pray for my church, Pastor and family, and for the spiritual health of the church (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

4. I will faithfully attend and promote the services of our church

5. recognizing I am a leader of members who attend different worship services and my visibility and participation are essential practices (Hebrew 10:25).

6. I will faithfully attend Bible Study and participate in small group ministry (2 Timothy 2: 15).

7. I will walk in obedience and submission to my Pastor or any person that is designated to be my leader. I will serve wherever my Pastor or Divisional Director assigns me while steadfastly supporting the vision God has given my Pastor (Hebrews 13:17).

8. I will not allow my lifestyle to become a stumbling block to others. I will not involve myself with any kind of drunkenness or illegal drugs nor will I be involved in any kind of activity that might injure me, any other person, or the reputation of the church.

9. I will not gossip, indulge in destructive talk, or utilize slander.  I will commit to doing what is in my power to stop it if it occurs in my presence. (Ephesians 4:29, Prov 16:28, Prov 20:19, Prov 6:16-19, Titus 3:2, Leviticus 19:18)

10. I covenant to address offenses (or perceptions of offenses) in an authentic and loving way with the goal of keeping unity in the body. ( Proverbs 19:11, Ecclesiastes 7:21-22, Matthew 18:15-17, Luke 17:3-4)

11. I will live a lifestyle that is not contrary to the Word of God. 

    • • • I covenant to never live with a person as married unless I am legally and biblically married to that person (Hebrews 13:4). 

        • I will seek to walk in the spirit and not in the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21), recognizing that sins of outward manifestation (something that can be seen with the eyes or heard with the ears) are not acceptable practices for leaders.

12. I will faithfully give God’s tithes and offerings as God requires in his Word. As a leader, I must align myself with the vision of giving that my Pastor has set forth for the church (Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38, Luke 12:34, Hebrews 7:6-10).

13. I will, to the best of my ability, arrange my schedule so as to attend regularly scheduled leadership and church meetings.

14. I will be on time for all services, classes, and meetings that require my presence unless hindered by reason of good conscience.

15. I understand that the stated preceding requirements will be used as criteria for my evaluation to serve the next year. I am not in this position for selfish reasons, but to give service to the Lord. All that I do, I do heartily unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24).