1. Protect the Unity of My Church
- Act in love toward others.
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Speak well of others and refrain from gossip or criticism.
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Follow the leadership God has placed over this church.
“May God…help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.”
Romans 15:5 (NLT)
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
2. Share the Responsibility of My Church
- Pray for the health and growth of the church.
- Invite friends, family, and coworkers who don’t know Jesus.
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Warmly welcome every guest who walks through our doors.
“We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly.”
1 Thessalonians 1:2 (NLT)
“Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.”
Luke 14:23 (NLT)
3. Serve the Ministry of My Church
- Discover, develop, and use my gifts and abilities.
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Stay teachable and be equipped to serve by my pastors.
- Develop the heart of a servant.
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)
“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:11–12 (NLT)
4. Support the Testimony of My Church
- Attend and participate in worship gatherings regularly.
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Live a life that reflects Jesus and is guided by biblical teaching.
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Agree with and adhere to Westover’s 17 Doctrines of Faith as the foundation for belief and practice.
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Steward my finances in a way that honors God by returning the tithe and giving offerings.
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another.”
Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)
“Each of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.”
1 Corinthians 16:2 (NIV)
