living word beliefs/membership

At Living Word, we take church membership very seriously. We believe Christians are all bound together in the universal Body of Christ. But we also believe that every Christian should participate in the blessings and responsibilities of local church membership.

Many of us had never been adult members of a healthy, growing church, so we needed to ask ourselves what it means to be a part of one. Over a period of several months we searched the Scriptures and discussed what we wanted our church to be like. From this time came the establishment of this covenant. All who wish to join themselves to our fellowship must agree to follow the Membership Covenant. It is not a list of rules, but the standard that we all aspire to attain.

The LWBF Member Covenant

[FAITH]

Realizing my guilt before God, I have confessed my sin to Him, and received the Lord Jesus Christ, who bore my sins on the Cross, as my Savior.

I acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord of all my life, and seek to confess Him as such before others as it may please God to empower me.

I trust in the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in my heart, to keep me, guide me, and lead me in the ways of holy living.

[DOCTRINE]

I accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God, and my final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

I have read the Doctrinal Statement of Faith for Living Word and am in complete agreement with all contained therein.

[PRAYER]

I recognize my responsibility to pray regularly for the work of this church, for its Pastor, officers, and members, that the witness of all concerned may be to the glory of God and to the salvation of souls.

[SUPPORT]

I recognize my responsibility to make attendance at all church meetings a priority. I realize attendance is not a requirement, but I purpose to make my regular presence a sign of commitment to our church family and to Christ.

I recognize my responsibility to extend the Kingdom of the God through regular financial support of the work of my church.

I understand that the amount and frequency of my giving should be governed by my conscience before God, and not under any external compulsion.

[SERVICE]

I recognize my responsibility to be a blessing to others by using the spiritual gifts God has given me. I purpose to take an active role in the program of the church, and to serve joyfully as I am directed by the Lord.

[UNITY]

I recognize my responsibility to guard my tongue from destructive criticism and gossip, submit to the discipline of this church, and work for the good of all members, thus pleasing the Head of the church, our blessed Lord Jesus Christ.

Statement of Membership

I do this day affirm my desire to join myself to the members of Living Word Bible Fellowship of Dallas. I recognize this covenant is an expression of the members' shared commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to faithfully proclaim Him to the world. In joining them, I purpose to uphold the principles and responsibilities of this agreement in my daily life and practice.

Sound interesting? Come check us out this weekend. Go to our Meetings page.



		At Living Word, we take church membership very seriously. We believe Christians are all bound together in the universal Body of Christ. But we also believe that every Christian should participate in the blessings and responsibilities of local church membership. Many of us had never been adult members of a healthy, growing church, so we needed to ask ourselves what it means to be a part of one. Over a period of several months we searched the Scriptures and discussed what we wanted our church to be like. From this time came the establishment of this covenant. All who wish to join themselves to our fellowship must agree to follow the Membership Covenant. It is not a list of rules, but the standard that we all aspire to attain. The LWBF Member Covenant
		[FAITH] Realizing my guilt before God, I have confessed my sin to Him, and received the Lord Jesus Christ, who bore my sins on the Cross, as my Savior. I acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord of all my life, and seek to confess Him as such before others as it may please God to empower me. I trust in the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in my heart, to keep me, guide me, and lead me in the ways of holy living.
		[DOCTRINE] I accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God, and my final authority in all matters of faith and practice. I have read the Doctrinal Statement of Faith for Living Word and am in complete agreement with all contained therein.
				[PRAYER] I recognize my responsibility to pray regularly for the work of this church, for its Pastor, officers, and members, that the witness of all concerned may be to the glory of God and to the salvation of souls.
		[SUPPORT] I recognize my responsibility to make attendance at all church meetings a priority. I realize attendance is not a requirement, but I purpose to make my regular presence a sign of commitment to our church family and to Christ. I recognize my responsibility to extend the Kingdom of the God through regular financial support of the work of my church. I understand that the amount and frequency of my giving should be governed by my conscience before God, and not under any external compulsion.
		[SERVICE] I recognize my responsibility to be a blessing to others by using the spiritual gifts God has given me. I purpose to take an active role in the program of the church, and to serve joyfully as I am directed by the Lord. [UNITY] I recognize my responsibility to guard my tongue from destructive criticism and gossip, submit to the discipline of this church, and work for the good of all members, thus pleasing the Head of the church, our blessed Lord Jesus Christ.
		Statement of Membership I do this day affirm my desire to join myself to the members of Living Word Bible Fellowship of Dallas. I recognize this covenant is an expression of the members' shared commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to faithfully proclaim Him to the world. In joining them, I purpose to uphold the principles and responsibilities of this agreement in my daily life and practice.
				Sound interesting? Come check us out this weekend. Go to our Meetings page.