Members of Summit Ridge Church commit to these Biblical areas:
To LOVE God
To LOVE others
To SERVE the church
“Having trusted in Jesus Christ as my Savior, having been baptized, and being in agreement with the Summit Ridge statement of faith, their purpose and process of making much of Jesus Christ, with prayerful consideration I am led to unite with the Summit Ridge Church family. In doing so, I wholeheartedly commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:
1. Passionately Pursue my LOVE of God:
…By intentionally looking for ways to grow in Christ and spend time in His Word and prayer
…By encouraging other Believers around me to do the same
…By living a Godly life through the power of the Holy Spirit
(Matthew 22:37; Hebrews 10:25; 13:15-16; 1 Peter 1:13-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
2. To Seek to LOVE Others in a way that honors God:
…By praying for my church body
…By refusing to gossip but instead to build up
…By acting in grace and truth toward others
…By warmly welcoming those who visit
…By inviting others to attend with you
…By standing with the leaders
(Matthew 22:39; Romans 15:5-7; 1 Peter 1:22; Ephesians 4:29; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; Philippians 1:27)
3. To SERVE the church in whatever ways I can:
…By attending regularly
…By giving faithfully
…By discipling others
…By serving in at least one of the ministries
…By encouraging others to engage in the Great Commission
(1 Peter 4:10; Ephesians 4:11 – 12; Philippians 2:3-5; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Leviticus 27:30; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Proverbs 3:9-10; Matthew 28:19-20)
As representatives of Summit Ridge Church, we commit to you, the member, to seek the Lord in every area of our church, to seek to love you by intentionally shepherding you, by praying for you and by holding each other accountable to follow Jesus. We commit to serving you in whatever ways we can.
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:17