The Commitments of Church Membership

MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT

While a member at Griggs…

1. I AM COMMITTED TO GRIGGS STATEMENT OF FAITH.

I affirm my belief in the fundamental tenets of Christianity as outlined in our statement of faith. As a member, I am committed to upholding, living out, and sharing this faith.

Furthermore, anything that is not in the statement of faith I hold with an open hand so as not to cause division around any secondary doctrine or personal preference.

2. I AM COMMITTED TO ATTENDING AND PARTICIPATING.

I am committed to reasonably regular attendance at worship services. I will actively participate in the life of the church through groups, serving, or both.

3. I AM COMMITTED TO GIVE AS THE SPIRIT LEADS.

I will contribute financially to support the ministry and mission of the church as the Lord leads.

4. I AM COMMITTED TO PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

As much as lies within me, I will live peaceably with all men. Should I offend others, I am willing to be approached and corrected and will do what I can to be reconciled with those I offended. If others offend me, I will seek resolution with them in a spirit of love, following the guidelines in Matthew 18:15–17 under the supervision of the elders.

5. I AM COMMITTED TO UNITY AROUND THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.

I am committed to being unified with the church in mission and vision. As much as I am able, I will serve the neighborhood of Poe Mill, share my faith, and make disciples.

6. I AM COMMITTED TO GRIGGS LEADERSHIP.

I am committed to following the leadership of the elders and deacons. I will participate in congregational voting when major decisions arise, and so long as I stay at Griggs, I will accept the decisions that are made in those meetings.

7. I AM COMMITTED TO ACCOUNTABILITY.

I am committed to pursuing my brothers and sisters in Christ should they engage in unrepentant sin, and I am committed to being pursued if I should engage in the same.

8. I AM COMMITTED TO LEAVING GRIGGS IN A LOVING, TRANSPARENT SPIRIT.

I understand that my membership at Griggs is a commitment, not a covenant, vow, or contract. Thus, I can discontinue my membership at any time I wish for any reason. However, if I decide to join a new church, I aim to leave with peace and transparency (informing others of my departure) rather than just disappearing, yet doing so without an unnecessarily critical spirit.

LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT

While leaders at Griggs…

1. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING GRIGGS' STATEMENT OF FAITH.

We are committed to exemplifying this faith. We will not allow false teachers into our leadership. Should any false teaching creep in, we will not leave it uncorrected. Furthermore, we will not allow open-handed or secondary issues to rise to the level of rrcore doctrine.

2. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FACILITATING REGULAR WORSHIP AND SERVING OPPORTUNITIES.

We are committed to facilitating worship services that magnify Jesus and spur on gospel transformation. We will lead opportunities for members to engage in Christian community and Christian service.

3. WE ARE COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING BEST PRACTICES IN HANDLING CHURCH FINANCES.

We will handle finances in a transparent, accountable, and mission-driven way.

4. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

As much as lies within the leadership, we will be peacemakers. Should members find themselves in disputes, we will commit to leading them through a biblical reconciliation process with a spirit of love, following the guidelines outlined in Matthew 18:15–17.

5. WE ARE COMMITTED TO LEADING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN UNITY.

We are committed to leading the church to unity around our mission and vision. We will provide opportunities to serve, share your faith, and make disciples in Poe Mill.

6. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PLURALITY.

We are committed to following the leadership of our fellow leaders and submitting to one another. We will always seek to make decisions unanimously and never lead in different directions. We are committed to being unified ourselves on matters we bring before the congregation in business meetings.

7. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACCOUNTABILITY.

We are committed to accountability for our leadership and we are committed to providing accountability for the members of our church.

8. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FOLLOW UP WITH THOSE LEAVING GRIGGS.

We understand that your membership at Griggs is a commitment, not a covenant, vow, or contract. Thus, you can discontinue your membership at any time for any reason. However, we will aim to help you leave with peace and resolution. We will encourage (or help) you to find a new gospel-preaching church family as quickly as possible.