I have, by faith, become a follower of Jesus Christ and I have been baptized as a visible way of demonstrating that commitment.

I am committed to ABIDE in Christ.
It is impossible to follow Christ without abiding in him (John 15:5). I am committed to abiding in Christ through the regular study of His Word and prayer. I commit to rightly understanding God’s Word (2 Timothy 2:15), and be not only a hearer but also a doer of the Word (James 1:22). I commit to seeking the Lord in regular times of personal prayer and corporate prayer in small groups and our church-wide prayer meetings.

I am committed to CONNECT with other believers in Christ.
God has designed His Church as a body. In order to follow Christ, I must engage in His family (Romans 12:5). As part of my worship-lifestyle, attending the Sunday service at Hope Church is a high priority for me. I will also walk in fellowship with other Christ-followers through regular personal and corporate study of the Bible, prayer, personal witness, involvement in a small group and by avoiding criticism of others and always seeking to biblically resolve any conflict in the spirit of Matthew 18:15-17 and Matthew 5:23-24. I will seek to intentionally build discipleship relationships to grow in my faith and help others grow in theirs.

I am committed to SHARE Christ with others.
A true follower of Christ cannot hoard their faith, they are compelled to share and multiply it in others (Matthew 5:14-16 & 2 Timothy 2:2). I am committed to share my faith with others who have not yet trusted in Jesus for salvation. I commit to sharing the love of Christ in both Word AND deed. Also, I have found my place of service at Hope Church. I am committed to fruitful ministry by using my spiritual gifts for God’s glory. Further, I am financially supporting the ministry of our church by giving back to the Lord a biblical portion of my increase.