Covenant of Membership
I, having made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and sensing a “kindred spirit” with this local gathering of believers at Goshen Congregational Church, desire to become a member
and to add my unique S.H.A.P.E. to help them fulfill their purpose and mission.
“Theirs” will become “Ours” and I will, to the best of my ability and
by the enabling of the Holy Spirit:
I, having made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and sensing a “kindred spirit” with this local gathering of believers at Goshen Congregational Church, desire to become a member
and to add my unique S.H.A.P.E. to help them fulfill their purpose and mission.
“Theirs” will become “Ours” and I will, to the best of my ability and
by the enabling of the Holy Spirit:
1. Value and promote the unity of Goshen Congregational Church by:
a. Applying love and grace towards my brothers and sisters in Christ.
(I Peter 1:22)
b. Refusing to gossip and/or verbally tear one another down.
(Ephesians 4:29)
c. Following the Christ centered example of those called to lead.
(Hebrews 13:17, Acts 6:5)
d. Personally attempting to resolve conflicts that arise quickly and
biblically. (Matthew 18:15-17)
2. Share in the nurturing of Goshen Congregational Church by:
a. Praying earnestly for its growth. (I Thessalonians 1:2)
b. Attending faithfully and giving regularly in support of its ministry.
(Hebrews 10:25, I Corinthians 16:2)
c. Developing personal habits and practices that keep me growing in my
spiritual faith and walk not only in/for my church but in/for my family.
(Ephesians 4:22-24)
3. Strengthen the testimony of Goshen Congregational Church and
encourage its growth by:
a. Sharing my faith with others as the Holy Spirit leads. (I Peter 3:15)
b. Inviting others to worship with us. (Luke 14:23)
c. Living a godly life that exemplifies my Christian faith and strengthens
the testimony of this church. (Ephesians 4:1, Colossians 1:10)
4. Personally work to bring about the fulfillment of it’s purpose,
mission, vision and goals by:
a. Discovering and using my Spiritual gifts and unique talents.
(I Peter 4:10)
b. Entering into training and equipping opportunities in order to more
a. Applying love and grace towards my brothers and sisters in Christ.
(I Peter 1:22)
b. Refusing to gossip and/or verbally tear one another down.
(Ephesians 4:29)
c. Following the Christ centered example of those called to lead.
(Hebrews 13:17, Acts 6:5)
d. Personally attempting to resolve conflicts that arise quickly and
biblically. (Matthew 18:15-17)
2. Share in the nurturing of Goshen Congregational Church by:
a. Praying earnestly for its growth. (I Thessalonians 1:2)
b. Attending faithfully and giving regularly in support of its ministry.
(Hebrews 10:25, I Corinthians 16:2)
c. Developing personal habits and practices that keep me growing in my
spiritual faith and walk not only in/for my church but in/for my family.
(Ephesians 4:22-24)
3. Strengthen the testimony of Goshen Congregational Church and
encourage its growth by:
a. Sharing my faith with others as the Holy Spirit leads. (I Peter 3:15)
b. Inviting others to worship with us. (Luke 14:23)
c. Living a godly life that exemplifies my Christian faith and strengthens
the testimony of this church. (Ephesians 4:1, Colossians 1:10)
4. Personally work to bring about the fulfillment of it’s purpose,
mission, vision and goals by:
a. Discovering and using my Spiritual gifts and unique talents.
(I Peter 4:10)
b. Entering into training and equipping opportunities in order to more