Declaration of Spiritual Standing For Leadership

Dayspring Church of God

 

Realizing the importance, privilege, and responsibility of serving as a leader of the Dayspring Church of God I declare that . . .

 

  • I believe in the one, true and living God, creator and sustainer of the universe, who is Lord of life, King of glory, and expresses Himself in the three persons of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

 

  • I believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is able to lead the lost to salvation, to sustain believers throughout their life on earth, and to accomplish the purposes of God in this world.

 

  • I have a personal salvation experience and current relationship with God on the basis of the grace of God through the atoning blood of Jesus apart from any personal works of righteousness, and I believe that Jesus Christ is the only door God provides through which humanity may obtain eternal life.

 

  • I believe that God calls and places the members within the body of Christ, and I believe that God has called me to leadership in ministry and service within the Dayspring Church of God.

 

  • I will hold and proclaim the doctrines and teachings historically upheld by the Dayspring Church, such as salvation by grace alone, the priesthood of all believers, the sanctified life, the unity of all believers, the New Testament pattern for the church, and the present reality of the Kingdom of God.

 

  • I will strive to live a Christ-like life that will serve as an example to others through righteous relationships and holiness of personal character.  And furthermore, I will pledge my faithful participation in and support of the life and labors of the Dayspring Church of God with my time, tithe, and talents.

 

  • I understand that serving as a leader makes me accountable to the Pastoral Staff of the church, to the Elder Board, and to the Dayspring Church fellowship in all aspects of spiritual service and life.  Hebrews 13:17 gives this command:  “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.  They keep watch over you as [those] who must give an account.”  If ever I become out of fellowship with God or out of harmony with the doctrines and practices of the Church of God, I will willingly submit myself to those in leadership authority over me for the purpose of spiritual discipline, restoration of ministry, or the revocation of my standing as a leader.