Baptist Church of Perry

Covenant of Membership

We believe that by God’s grace we have been saved, baptized and made a part of the church of Jesus Christ. We further believe that our greatest desire is to treasure God above all things as the Holy Spirit empowers us to make much of Christ everywhere.

In God’s presence we solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another to worship God passionately and consistently, giving the church a sacred pre-eminence over all other human institutions; to study the Scriptures as our only pattern for faith and actions; to serve God in the church fellowship exercising our spiritual gifts for the good of the body, and to proclaim the gospel of the power and love of Jesus Christ to the world.

We further promise to honor one another in this fellowship through a prayerful, humble heart which is quick to forgive and ready to build up; to confess our sins and gently restore one another in truth and love. We further agree to seek ways to motivate one another to love and good works. We will promote the unity of the Spirit, allowing freedom of expression and honoring the authority of our godly leaders. We pledge to give our families affection and time, gladly leading them with the Word of God.

We vow to pursue holy and godly lives as we abstain from whatever is unbecoming a Christian whose body, mind, and spirit are a sacred trust from God. We aim to cultivate, by prayer and meditation, a life wholly devoted to the glory of God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. We commit to celebrate the Lord’s Supper and to give regularly and gratefully to God’s work in the church as He has prospered us.