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Modes of Thought
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| Posted Yesterday 8:31 AM (GMT -6) |   | This is mostly for Semeia but I am obviously interested in others voices as well.
The Woodland Hills Church (soon to be renamed--I pray) Covenant Statement currently reads:
As a follower of Jesus Christ, I recognize the biblical call to, and spiritual value of, covenant relations with other Christians. I choose to unite in covenant with the local body of Woodland Hills Church.
I have read and I affirm the Statements of Mission, Vision, Values, and Faith, and I commit to:
* Follow the leadership of Woodland Hills as they seek to accomplish the mission.
* Live a life that is consistent with Scripture.
* Use my spiritual gift(s) in ministry inside and/or outside the church.
* Support the ministry of Woodland Hills Church through prayer, attendance, and, as the Lord leads, finances.
* Practice right relatedness with God and others by maintaining relationships that are characterized by covenant trust and faithfulness, by avoiding dissention, gossip, and self-centeredness, and by doing all I can to heal broken relationships.
That is all that is listed on the Covenant Statement. We also have a lifestyle statement that we require anyone in a leadership position to conform to which is significantly more specific but let's just talk about whether, when and why we ought to sign a covenant statement like the one above.
And guess what ya'll, I have signed this and I stand by it. How 'bout that? Modes gets conservative!
A very interesting part of this conversation I hope to encourage is Semeia's wisdom and grace with regard to those in serious and extreme situations who come to faith. Let's talk it out. 
"Christianly understood, truth is obviously not to know the truth but to be the truth. Despite all modern philosophy, there is an infinite difference here..." SK | | Back to Top | | |
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