"upon this rock I will build my church"
1. I will protect the unity of my church
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
• by acting in love toward other members
• by refusing to gossip
• by following the leaders
2. I will share the responsibility of my church.
Luke 14:23
And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
• by praying for it's growth
• by inviting the unchurched to attend
• by warmly welcoming those who visit
3. I will serve the ministry of my church
1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
• by discovering my gifts and talents
• by being equipped to serve by my pastors
4. I will support the testimony of my church
Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
• by attending faithfully
• by living a Godly life
• by giving regularly