VICTORY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Membership Covenant   As a follower of Christ as my Lord and Savior, and having been baptized as a believer, and being in agreement with Victory Christian Fellowship International Ministries’ statements, strategies, and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite myself with the VCFI Church family.  In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members of the church.   I ______________________________, have sought God and confirmed with those He has placed in my life as spiritual authorities. I have resolved that God has divinely placed me in this fellowship, of the Body of Christ in Covenant Relationship, for the furthering of His Kingdom. I have signed and agree to the VCFI Statement of Faith and Statement of Participation. I have completed and submitted my application for membership to the Pastoral Staff. I have completed or commit to completing the Foundations 101 and 102 courses either online or the next time they are offered at church. I hereby submit to the Kingdom covenental Five Fold authorities governing VCFI and the discipleship process of growing in Christ and the Knowledge of the Word of God. I accept responsibility, welcome accountability and commmit to servanthood and seeking the greater good of the whole of the Body of Christ for the fulfillment of the vision and bringing increase to the Kingdom of God. I commit to support the vision with my prayers, faithful attendance, tithes and offerings, and participation whenever, whatever, and however needed in right standing with the character and righteousness of Father's ways of Kingdom living.     I.    I will protect the unity of the church by acting in love toward other members, by following the leaders, and by refusing to gossip.             “So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together.”  (Rom. 14:19) “Have sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart.”  (I Peter 1:22) “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.”  (Eph. 4:29) “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.  They keep watch over you as men who must give account.  Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you.”  (Heb. 13:17)   II.   I will share the responsibility of my church by praying for its growth, by inviting others to attend, and by warmly welcoming those who visit.             “To the church… We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly.”  (I Thes. 1:1-2) “The Master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people to come so my house will be full.’ “ (Luke 14:23) “So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.”  (Rom. 15:7)   III.  I will serve the ministry of my church by discovering my gifts and talents, by being equipped by my pastors to serve, and by developing a servant’s heart.             “Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you.”  (I Peter 4:10)             “[God] gave…some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”  (Eph. 4:11-12)             “Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interests of others.  Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:  Who [took on] the very nature of a servant” (Phil. 2:3-4, 7)   IV.   I will support the testimony of my church by attending faithfully, by living a Godly life, and by giving regularly.             “Let us not give up meeting together…but let us encourage one another.”  (Heb. 10:25)             “Whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.”  (Phil 1:27)             “Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum on money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.”  (I Cor. 16:2)             “A tenth of [all you] produce…is the Lord’s and is holy.”  (Lev. 27:30)     PRINT NAME _______________________________  Date_______________       Signature ________________________________________________________