FBC Yoakum Membership Covenant

• By the grace of God, having repented and believed in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and having followed Him in baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we recognize that Christ is the creator of the universal church which is expressed locally, and we now enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ. (Matt 16:18, Acts 2:38)
• We promise to live as Christ’s ambassadors and seek the advancement of His kingdom. (2Cor 5:20)
  • By…
  • Representing Christ in our homes, business, and recreation (Col 3:17)
  • Devoting ourselves and our families to Christ (Eph 6:4)
  • Engaging in personal evangelism (Acts 1:8)
  • Opposing worldliness within ourselves (1John 2:15)
  • Supporting Christian missions (Acts 13:3)
• We promise to advance and unify this local church. (1Cor 12:26)
  • By…
  • Gathering, worshiping, and praying together (Heb 10:25; Eph 5:19; Acts 4:31)
  • Disciple-making, giving, and ministering together (Matt 28:19; 2Cor 9:11; 1Peter 4:10)
  • Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph 5:21)
• We promise to watch over one another in brotherly love. (Mark 13:37)
  • By…
  • Guarding our doctrines (1Tim 4:16)
  • Praying for, caring for, and aiding each other (Eph 6:18; Rom 12:9)
  • Speaking well of and forgiving each other (Matt 18:21-22; James 4:11)
  • Practicing biblical discipline with a heart for growth and reconciliation (Matt 18:15-17)
• If I depart, I promise to unite with another local church, where I can carry out the ideals of this covenant and the principles of God’s word. (Acts 9:26)