Church Covenant 

 

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus 

Christ as our Saviour; and on the profession of our faith having been baptized in the 

name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence 

of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant 

with one another, as one body in Christ.

 

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian 

love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give 

it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human 

origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute 

cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the 

support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the 

spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the 

church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously 

agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.

 

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the 

word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred 

and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in 

our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity 

of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith.

 

We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other 

unto every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly 

exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender 

sympathy bear one another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to 

be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of 

the rules of the Saviour in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without 

delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory 

of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.

 

When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with 

some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the 

principles of God’s word.