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Member's Commitment to Legacy
Having discovered a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and followed Him in believer’s baptism by immersion, I now believe I am being led by the Holy Spirit to embrace Legacy Baptist Church as my local church family. In doing so I commit myself to God and the other members of Legacy to do the following:
Biblical Authority
…to learn from the Bible in order to make godly decisions and live in obedience to Christ.
…to follow the leadership of Legacy so their work will be a joy, not a burden. (Heb. 13:17)
Intimacy with God
…to seek to know God better and love Him more; developing an abiding fellowship. (John 15:5)
Strengthening Families
…to help families grow in Christ and pass on a legacy of faith, hope and love. (Eph. 5:31-6:4)
Authentic & Loving Relationships
…to build close Christ-centered friendships with others. (Acts 2:42-46)
…to refuse to gossip and handle conflict according to the biblical model. (Matt. 18:15-17)
Inviting Others to Follow Jesus
…to invest in people who need Christ and invite them to follow Him. (2 Cor. 5:20-21)
Serving Joyfully
…to discover, develop and use gifts and abilities to joyfully serve others. (Matt. 10:45)
…to care for the poor and needy; widows and orphans. (James 1:27)
Equipping Every Believer to Mature in Christ
…to grow spiritually to become more like Christ in character and priorities. (Eph. 4:12-13)
…to financially support the mission of Legacy. (Malachi 3:10 & 1 Cor. 16:2)
Multiply
…to help multiply disciples, small groups and churches. (Matt. 28:18-20 & 2 Tim. 2:2)
Legacy’s Commitment to Members
To communicate God’s Word in a way that ministers grace and urges obedience.
To provide accountable and godly leadership that cares for the soul.
To make “abiding in Christ” an essential practice and focus.
To instill a strong family value and support parents in passing faith to the next generations.
To create environments that help build relationships for spiritual growth and personal care.
To help believers become more confident and effective in sharing their faith in Christ with others.
To provide opportunities to discover, develop and use gifts and abilities for the common good.
To provide strategy and structure for taking “next steps” to become more like Christ.
To steward financial resources responsibly in order to fulfill Legacy’s purpose and mission.
To keep multiplying disciples, small groups and churches around the world.
To learn more about membership at Legacy, please contact Bobby at bobby@legacybc.net or (256) 851-9649.
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