A Covenant Family

At Colonial, we see church membership as more than signing a card or joining a roster—it’s about becoming part of a covenant family. Membership is our way of saying, “I belong here, and I want to grow in Christ alongside these people.”

Being part of a church isn’t just about attending—it’s about belonging to a family of faith. The Bible shows us that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Membership makes that belonging visible and intentional: a shared commitment to grow in Christ together.

“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, but encouraging each other”
— Hebrews 10:24-25, CSB

At Colonial, membership matters because:

  • It shows the Gospel — our unity displays Christ’s work of reconciliation (Eph. 2:19).

  • It’s biblical — the New Testament church counted and cared for its members (Acts 2:41).

  • It grounds discipleship — commands like love one another and pray for one another only make sense in community.

  • It gives accountability and care — you are known, prayed for, and supported.

  • It witnesses to the world — when we live in covenant love, the Gospel becomes visible (John 13:34–35).

At Colonial, we believe that every person matters to God. He created each of us with purpose, for His glory, and to reflect His love in the world. The foundation of our membership covenant is rooted in what we believe about God, His Word, and His mission in the world. For our full doctrinal statement, visit What We Believe.

We exist to glorify God, follow Jesus faithfully, and live out His love together.

Becoming a member at Colonial isn’t about jumping through hoops—it’s about understanding who we are, what we believe, and what it means to walk in a covenant together. We want every person to have space to learn, ask questions, and prayerfully decide if this is where God is calling them to belong.

 
 

Covenant Agreement

A covenant is a sacred promise before God. At Colonial, membership is more than attendance—it’s joining a spiritual family that commits to love, serve, and grow together in faith. Our covenant expresses how both our Leaders and members agree to live out this calling.

Elders Covenant Requirements

  • Point To Jesus - Lead covenant partners, nurturing them as they grow in grace and truth.

  • Set An Example - Model faithful living as fellow covenant partners in word and action.

  • Equip For Ministry - Help covenant parters discover and use their God-given gifts to serve others.

  • Steward Resources Wisely - Manage the church’s finances, facilities, and ministries prayerfully and with integrity.

  • Teach And Counsel Biblically - Provide clear, consistent, teaching grounded in Scripture.

  • Protect The Church - Guard against false teaching and division threatening the unity.

  • Shepherd With Love - When necessary, exercise loving disciple for the health and restoration of the body.

Members Covenant Requirements

  • Confess And Follow Christ - Profess faith in Jesus as Lord and live as those made new by His Spirit.

  • Grow Spiritually - Pursue prayer, Scripture, confession, repentance, and spiritual disciplines as a way of life.

  • Submit To God’s Word - Live under the authority of Scripture as the standard for belief and conduct.

  • Engage Consistently - Participate in Colonial’s gatherings, community, and mission with commitment and joy.

  • Serve Others - Steward time, abilities, and spiritual gifts to meet needs within and beyond the church.

  • Give Faithfully - Support the ministry of Colonial through joyful, sacrificial generosity.

  • Communicate With Integrity - If the Spirit leads you elsewhere, do so with transparency and unity.

 

Ready To Take The Next Step?

As born-again believers, covenant partners of Colonial Church will also commit to:

  • Grow as disciples through regular prayer, Bible study, confession, repentance, and spiritual disciplines.

  • Submit to the authority of Scripture.

  • Engage consistently in Colonial’s gatherings, community, and mission.

  • Serve others within and outside the church, stewarding time, resources, spiritual gifts.

  • Pursue faithfulness in giving financially, joyfully, and sacrificially.

  • Notify church leadership if the Spirit leads them to leave the church.

By signing below, I agree to participate in this sacred covenant with God and my fellow covenant members of Colonial Church.