Having believed on the Lord Jesus Christ as the only Saviour of men, and on the
profession of our faith in Him, having been baptized (immersed) in the Name of the
Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now, in the presence of God, the
angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one
another as one body in Christ. We strive, therefore, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to
walk together in Christ-like love and service; to advance this church in Scriptural
knowledge and holiness; to promote its spirituality and prosperity; to sustain its worship
by preparing our hearts and regularly attending all its stated services; to submit to
biblical discipline; to give it a sacred pre-eminence over all institutions of human origin;
to support the church in the manner outlined in the Scripture for the support of the
ministry, the expenses of the church, the spread of the gospel through all nations, and the
relief of the poor. We covenant to maintain family and private devotions; to raise our
children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; to seek the salvation of our families
and friends; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our
deportment; to avoid all gossiping, backbiting and unrighteous anger; to completely
abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and from all
questionable practices, indulgences, immodest dress, and all appearance of evil. We will
stand in defense of the gospel and be zealous in all our efforts to win the lost to Christ.
We further agree to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in
prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate courteous speech in
Christian sympathy for others; to be slow to take offense, but ready always for
reconciliation without delay. We moreover engage that when we remove from this place,
we will as soon as possible unite with another church of like faith and practice where we
can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the mandates of God’s Word.