Sample Covenant between the Churches
Of
_______________________________________________________, OF _________________
(Sponsor) (Town)
&
________________________________, OF ______________________
(New Church) (Town)
We, ___________________________________, of_____________________________
(Sponsor Church) (Town)
do extend our hand of fellowship to ______________________________________, OF
(New Church)
_______________________, for the purpose of establishing them as a New Church of
(Town)
believers able to administer the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Just as Barnabas and the Church at Jerusalem had seen the grace of God, and was glad, and urged the New Church at Antioch to "cleave unto the Lord". We also urge you, "that with purpose of heart you would cleave unto the Lord". We also pray that "much people will be added unto the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24)
This covenant will be in effect until _________________________________ constitutes
(New Church Name)
or is dissolved. This agreement establishes no legal of financial bindings between the two congregations. All properties, money, or debts accrued by either local congregation are the sole responsibility of that local congregation.
For the ____________________________, For the _________________________
(Sponsoring Church’s name) (New Church’s Name)
of __________________________ of ________________________
(Town) (Town)
Church approval date _________________ Church approval date ______________
Attested by _________________________ Attested by _____________________
Pastor and/or Moderator Pastor and/or Planter