CHURCH COVENANT

Having received Christ as Lord and Savior and having been baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit we do solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as the local body of Christ known as Woodward Avenue Baptist Church.  Together we make the following commitments:

We will maintain a consistent commitment to Christ.

  • By surrendering to the work of the Holy Spirit as He makes us more like Christ. (Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28-30)
  • By engaging in personal and corporate Bible study. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105)
  • By maintaining intimacy with Christ through prayer. (Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  • By training our children in the knowledge of Christ. (Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 6:1-4)

We will maintain a consistent commitment to the Congregation.

  • By making all efforts to regularly attend Worship Services, Bible Study, and other ministry activities. (Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42)
  • By discovering and using our gifts & talents to enhance the missions and ministry of the church. (1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 4:10)
  • By refraining from gossip and slander of one another. (Ephesians 4:29, Titus 3:10)
  • By financially supporting the mission and ministry of the church. (Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, )
  • By striving to serve as an example to others and avoid causing others to stumble in their Christian walk. (Romans 14:21, 1 Corinthians 8:9)

We will maintain a consistent commitment to our Community.

  • By maintaining a lifestyle that is a positive reflection on Christ and his church. (Proverbs 22:1 Matthew 5:16, Colossians 4:5-6)
  • By sharing the gospel of Christ to the lost and inviting the un-churched to church activities. (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8)
  • By caring for the vulnerable. (Zechariah 7:9-10, Jeremiah 22:3, James 1:27)
  • By working towards the overall peace of our community. (Jeremiah 29:7, 1 Timothy 2:1-2)