Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior, having been baptized, having completed the Discipleship 101/True Life Membership Class, and being in agreement with True Life's statements, strategy, and structure; I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the True Life church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:

1. I will protect the unity of the my church
   ... by acting in love toward other members
   ... by handling problems in a Scriptural manner and refusing to gossip
   ... by following the leaders
   
   "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35 NKJV).
   
   "Love one another fervently with a pure heart" (1 Peter 1:22b NKJV).
   
   "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs" (Ephesians 4:29 NIV).
   
   "These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him.....a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren" (Proverbs 6:16, 19NKJV).
   
   "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.' And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector" (Matthew 18:15-17 NKJV).
   
   "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you" (Hebrews 13:17 NIV).
   
   "Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine....Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest may also fear" (1 Timothy 5:17, 19-20 NKJV).
    

2. I will share the responsibility of my church
   ... by praying for its growth
   ... by inviting the un-churched to attend and warmly welcoming those who visit
   ... by sharing Christ with those who do not know Him
   
   "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers" (1 Thessalonians 1:2 NKJV).
   
   "Then the Master said to the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled" (Luke 14:23 NKJV).
   
   "And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature'" (Mark 16:15 NKJV).
   
   "But in your hearts acknowledge Christ as the holy Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15 NIV).
    

3. I will serve the ministry of my church
   
   ... by discovering my gifts and talents
   ... by being equipped to serve by my pastors
   ... by developing a servant's heart
   
    "Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you" (1 Peter 4:10 PHILLIPS).
   
   "[God] gave ... some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" (Ephesians 4:11-12 NIV).
   
   "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of
   others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who... [took on] the very nature of a servant" (Philippians 2:3-4, 7 NIV).
    

I will support the testimony of my church

... by attending faithfully
... by living a godly life
... by giving regularly


"Let us not give up meeting together... but let us encourage one another..." (Hebrews 10:25 NIV).

"Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ" (Philippians 1:27a NKJV).

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16 NKJV).

"Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I [the Apostle Paul] told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income" (1 Corinthians 16:1-2a NIV).

"Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase" (Proverbs 3:9 NJKV).

"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse" (Malachi 3:10a NKJV).
 

Signed:__________________________ Date:_______________________

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