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Our Church Covenant

 
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Elder Covenant Responsibilities

As overseers of a local church, elders are men entrusted with protecting, leading, equipping, and caring for the corporate church body and her individual members.
In fulfilling this responsibility, the Elders covenant…
–to protect and shepherd the church by examining perspective members, equipping the members for the work of the ministry, and mobilizing them to fulfill the Great Commission (Acts 20:28-32, Eph 4:11-16; 2 Tim 2:2; Matt 28:18-20);
–to conduct worship services, administer the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and see to it that all who preach and teach do so in accordance with our statement of faith (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:1-4);
–to examine and recommend all prospective candidates for offices and positions and to oversee the various ministries and offices of the church (1 Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; Eph 4:11-16; 2 Tim 2:2);
–to admonish and correct error, encourage accountability among the members, as well as oversee the process of church discipline when necessary (Matt. 7:15; Jn. 10:12-13; Acts 20:28-31; 1 Tim. 1:3-7; 1 Jn. 4:1);
–to live an exemplary life before the church and the world (Acts 20:28; Phil. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:12; Titus 2:7-8; 1 Pet. 5:3);
-to love God with all their hearts, minds and souls and to love others as themselves (Matt 22:37-39; Luke 10:27); and
–to love their wives like Christ loves the church and to nurture their children in fear of the Lord (Ephesians 5:25-33; 6:4).

Member Covenant Responsibilities

We firmly believe church membership matters and is a vital part of a Christian’s spiritual growth and well-being. Therefore, we believe it is important to covenant together as a church family. As members of First Baptist Church of Thibodaux, we affirm the following core values as a covenant with one another, by God’s grace, for our growth, and ultimately for the glory of our Triune God.
Servant Leadership
We will cooperate with, submit to, and prayerfully support the leadership of the Elders who have been entrusted by God to serve and care for this body by teaching the Word of Christ to us and modeling the character of Christ before us. We will seek the guidance of our Elders and small groups in major life decisions.

(Hebrews 13:7, 17; Acts 6:1-7, 20:28-31; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 5:17-20; 1 Peter 5:1-4)

Word-Centered
Because the Bible is God’s infallible Word, we will submit to its all-sufficient authority in every area of our lives and encourage each other to do the same. We will regularly read, study, and apply the Bible in our personal lives so that we might know God and what He desires for us. We will also gather in corporate worship and the various other teaching ministries to sit under the preaching and teaching of God’s Word and hold our leaders accountable to not stray from teaching God’s Word.

(Hebrews 4:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 4:2-5; Psalm 19:7-11, 119:105)

Wholehearted Worship
We will prioritize gathering together to worship our Triune God. We will not be merely spectators, but seek to be participators in praying together, singing together, and sitting under the authority of God’s Word together. We will give cheerfully, regularly, and generously to the support of the church.

We will partake of the two ordinances given by Jesus in Scripture, the Lord’s Supper and baptism. Partaking of The Lord’s Supper together helps us remember the past work of Christ on the cross, His present work as mediator at the Father’s right hand, and His future work when He returns for His people. Likewise, in observing believers being baptized by immersion, we will be reminded of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and His promise that for those who identify with Him will be resurrected with Him.

In the event that we are led away from this local church, we will actively seek to join another church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.
(Hebrews 10:24-25; 2 Corinthians 8-9; 1 Peter 4:10; Romans 6:5-11)

Family Focused
We desire to see Christ exalted not only here in the local church, but in the homes of its members as well. Husbands will love and lead their wives and children sacrificially as Christ loved the Church and laid down His life for her. Wives will submit to their husbands as the Church is called to submit to Christ. Parents will strive to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and by a pure and loving example to seek the salvation of their family and friends.

(Deuteronomy 6:7-9; Ephesians 5:21-6:4; Colossians 3:18-21)

Gospel Saturated
We gather together because of the Gospel. It creates community among believers and a culture where we not only know the Gospel, but strive to apply the Gospel to our everyday lives. We believe the Gospel is the doormat that greets people as they enter our gathering. Therefore, we will live lives that are Gospel-saturated and see to it that each gathering of the church is also Gospel-saturated.

(1 Peter 3:15; Galatians 2:14; Ephesians 2:18-22; 1 Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 13:23)

Spirit-Empowered Prayer
Because prayer is essential to the spiritual life and growth of a believer and the church, we will pursue lives that are bathed in prayer. We will pray regularly for the Elders, Sunday School teachers, leaders, and the various ministries of the church. We will also seek to gather with brothers and sisters to pray for one another.

(1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:5-7; Acts 2:41; James 5:16-18)

Discipleship Driven
We believe that making disciples is vital to the church. Jesus’ last command will be our first concern–which is to make disciples. We will seek to invest in the spiritual lives of others, hold one another accountable, and spur one another on to love and good works.

(Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Titus 2:2-10; Hebrews 10:24)

Missions-Minded
Since we have experienced the love and grace of God through Jesus Christ, we believe that we are called to proclaim this love and grace to others. Therefore, we will walk with great intentionality in the world praying for and looking for opportunities to tell of God’s only means of salvation through Jesus Christ. We will pray for our local community, our state, our nation, people all over the world, and all those who are currently serving as missionaries and faithfully proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We also affirm to give of our time, resources, spiritual gifts, and money in a sacrificial manner consistent with the Gospel and for its progress.
(2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Matthew 28:18-20)

Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: _______________________

The following paragraphs summarize the above covenant and will be recited together in corporate worship before partaking of the Lord’s Supper together as well as before our Members’ Meetings.

As believers who have been led to faith by our Lord Jesus and have been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in the presence of God and this assembly, we now most solemnly and joyfully renew our covenant with each other.
We recognize that it is our responsibility, by the help of the Holy Spirit, to honor the Word of God as our chief authority for faith and practice. We will walk together in brotherly love, as faithful members together in a Christian church, will exercise affectionate care and watchfulness over each other, and will faithfully admonish and earnestly plead with one another when necessary. We will work together and pray together for the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Together, we will strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and encouragement, as well as strive to sustain its worship ordinances, doctrines, and disciplines.
We will commit to maintain both family and personal worship; to biblically educate our children in the nurture and admonition of our Lord; and to seek the salvation of our family, friends, and acquaintances. We will also walk wisely in the world, be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our behavior.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen.
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