Ministry Partnership Form

Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and been baptized, and being in agreement with LFC’s Essentials of Faith, Mission and “M.O.” for ministry, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Lake Forest Church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other Ministry Partners to the following:

1. I will protect the unity of my church

…by acting in love toward other members

…by refusing to gossip

…by praying for and submitting to the spiritual oversight of the elders through the government of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church

“So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together” (Romans 14:19 PHILLIPS).

“Have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart” (I Pet 1:22 TEV).

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs” (Ephesians 4:29).

“(They) appointed elders in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord…” (Acts 14:23).

2. I will share responsibility for the mission of my church

…by praying for its health and growth

…by inviting those who’ve ‘given up on church, but haven’t given up on God’ to attend

…by warmly welcoming those who visit

“To the church--…We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly” (I Thessalonians 1:1-2 LB).

“The Master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full’” (Luke 14:23 NCV).

“So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified” (Romans 15:7 LB).

3. I will serve the ministry of my church

…by praying for its health and growth

…by inviting those who’ve ‘given up on church, but haven’t given up on God’ to attend

…by warmly welcoming those who visit

“To the church--…We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly” (I Thessalonians 1:1-2 LB).

“The Master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full’” (Luke 14:23 NCV).

“So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified” (Romans 15:7 LB).

4. I will support the life together of my church

…by attending corporate worship faithfully

…by seeking the character of Christ in all areas of my life

…by giving regularly

“Let us not give up meeting together…but let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25).

“Whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27 Phillips). “Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering” (I Corinthians 16:2 LB).

“A tenth of (all your) produce…is the Lord’s, and is holy” (Leviticus 27:30 NCV).

As a part of completing the Ministry Partner Covenant, please share your God story here. So that we can be clear on where your story has lead you spiritually, please be sure to either begin or end your story with one of these phrases:

"I understand that through the grace of Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection, I have been reconciled to God and given eternal life. I have accepted Jesus as my Lord and my Savior by faith." 

or

"I am still on a spiritual journey and exploring the claims of Jesus Christ."

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