MEMBERSHIP COVENANT AGREEMENT
The Morale Booster Ministries, Inc.
A Faith-Based 508(c)(1)(a) Ministry
I. PURPOSE
This agreement is entered into between The Morale Booster Ministries, Inc. (“the Ministry”) and the undersigned individual (“the Member”) for the purpose of affirming spiritual membership in a private, faith-based religious community. This covenant reflects a voluntary commitment to Christ-centered leadership, soul-winning, and spiritual growth.
II. NATURE OF MEMBERSHIP
The Morale Booster Ministries, Inc. is a faith-based, non-commercial 508(c)(1)(a) religious organization, operating under ecclesiastical authority and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It is not subject to public jurisdiction or secular business law, and all participation is private, voluntary, and spiritual in nature.
III. SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT
By entering this covenant, I acknowledge that:
- I am joining a spirit-led community, not a public club or commercial institution.
- My relationship with the Ministry is based on shared faith, not legal or financial obligation.
- I seek personal growth in faith, leadership, and service through the Ministry’s teaching and fellowship.
IV. MEMBERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT
As a member of The Morale Booster Ministries, I agree to:
1. Spiritual Discipline
- Pray regularly and study the Word of God.
- Participate in ministry gatherings, teachings, and online fellowship.
- Share at least one motivational or scripture-based quote daily, in the spirit of encouragement and discipleship.
2. Respectful Engagement
- Treat others with love, humility, and respect.
- Refrain from gossip, judgmental speech, or actions that sow division.
- Promote unity within the body of Christ.
3. Confidentiality
- Honor the privacy of members and leadership.
- Keep spiritual discussions and internal matters within the ministry unless granted permission to share.
4. Public & Online Behavior
- Represent Christ and the Ministry with excellence in public and online.
- Avoid content that promotes immorality, profanity, divisiveness, or illegal activity.
5. Accountability & Restoration
- Receive spiritual correction with humility and a teachable spirit.
- Address concerns privately through biblical channels (Matthew 18:15–17).
- Support others in their spiritual walk and be open to restoration if ever in error.
6. Contribution & Support
- Offer time, talent, and tithe as led by the Spirit to support the Ministry’s mission.
- Volunteer when able to help grow the reach and impact of the Ministry.
V. VIOLATIONS & SPIRITUAL CONSEQUENCES
Members who knowingly violate this covenant or the Code of Conduct may:
- Receive spiritual counsel or temporary suspension of participation.
- Be removed from membership if unrepentant after biblical correction.
- Be welcomed back upon sincere repentance and restoration.
VI. CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP
This covenant is not a contract for services, employment, or business. The Ministry does not provide commercial services and reserves the right to operate as a private religious fellowship with internal governance and confidentiality. All spiritual content and internal communications are for members only and may not be reproduced without written permission.
VII. ECCLESIASTICAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
As a member of The Morale Booster Ministries, Inc., I agree to resolve all disputes, grievances, or misunderstandings within the spiritual structure of the Ministry, according to biblical principles (Matthew 18:15–17; 1 Corinthians 6:1–7). The process is designed to promote unity, peace, and spiritual restoration:
Private Resolution: Members are encouraged to first address concerns directly with the individual(s) involved.
Spiritual Mediation: If the issue is not resolved, it should be brought to a designated spiritual leader or overseer within the Ministry for mediation.
Ecclesiastical Review: For unresolved matters, a formal review may be conducted by a Ministry-appointed Ecclesiastical Council, whose decision will be final within the bounds of the Ministry.
No Civil Litigation: Members agree not to pursue secular legal action against the Ministry or its leadership regarding spiritual or relational matters, unless legally required.
This process preserves the sanctity of the spiritual covenant and reflects our commitment to handling matters in love, humility, and accountability before God.
VIII. Media Release and Consent Clause
1. Adult Members
By becoming a member of The Morale Booster Ministries, I hereby grant full and irrevocable consent to the ministry, its affiliates, and authorized representatives to capture, record, use, reproduce, edit, and distribute my image, likeness, and voice in any photographs, videos, livestreams, audio recordings, or other media content taken during any outreach, church service, podcast, or ministry-organized event.
I understand and agree that:
- These materials may be used for ministry promotion, educational content, publications, social media, livestreams, or other ministry-related purposes, whether digital or print.
- I will not receive any financial compensation, royalties, or other payment for the use of these materials.
- This consent is granted voluntarily and applies globally, without time limitation or the need for further approval.
- I release The Morale Booster Ministries from any liability arising from the authorized use of such media content.
2. Minors
To be completed by a Parent or Legal Guardian
As the parent or legal guardian of the minor named below, I grant full and irrevocable consent to The Morale Booster Ministries, its affiliates, and authorized representatives to capture, record, use, reproduce, edit, and distribute the image, likeness, and voice of my child in any photographs, videos, livestreams, audio recordings, or other media content taken during any outreach, church service, podcast, or ministry-organized event.
I understand and agree that:
- These materials may be used for ministry promotion, educational content, publications, social media, livestreams, or other ministry-related purposes, whether digital or print.
- Neither I nor the minor will receive any financial compensation, royalties, or other payment for the use of these materials.
- This consent is granted voluntarily and applies globally, without time limitation or the need for further approval.
- I release The Morale Booster Ministries from any liability arising from the authorized use of such media content.
IX. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE CONSENT
By signing this document electronically:
I affirm that my digital signature has the same legal and spiritual validity as a handwritten one, in accordance with the E-SIGN Act (15 U.S. Code § 7001).
I understand that my covenant will be stored securely by The Morale Booster Ministries, Inc., and used solely for ministry purposes.
I acknowledge that I am entering into a faith-based spiritual covenant, not a public legal contract.