We ask that all NCC leaders sign the Leadership Covenant and agree to be held accountable to its statements of lifestyle, purpose, and belief. While we may not be in full compliance with the covenant on every day, we do seek to agree and commit to one another to pursue growth in these areas. It is the goal we set for ourselves individually and as a community. Spiritual leadership is not about greater privileges; it is about greater sacrifice. The covenant outlines the lifestyle and commitments we expect of leaders at NCC.
NCC Leadership Covenant
- I will protect the unity of National Community Church
- ...by supporting the vision of National Community Church (Acts 4:32)
- ...by refusing to gossip or grumble (Exodus 16:6-8 & Ephesians 4:29-32)
- ...by submitting to spiritual authority (Hebrews 13:17)
- I will promote the growth of National Community Church
- ...by praying for and inviting the unchurched (Luke 14:23)
- ...by warmly welcoming those who visit (Hebrews 13:1-2)
- …by developing a servant’s heart (Philippians 2:3-8)
- I will strive for personal integrity
- …by maintaining sexual purity (Ephesians 5:3)
- …by not causing others to stumble (I Corinthians 10:32)
- …by supporting the core beliefs and values of NCC (Romans 15:5-6)
- I will support the ministry of National Community Church
- ...by attending faithfully (Hebrews 10:25)
- ...by living a godly life (Philippians 1:27)
- ...by giving tithes and offerings regularly (Malachi 3:6-10)
I have read the Articles, Bylaws and Policies of the Church, including those policies dealing with church discipline, conflict resolution and leaders’ rights and responsibilities and wholly agree to be bound by the Articles and Bylaws. I commit to submit to the teaching and leadership of the Church, to the governing of the church according to its Bylaws, to the settlement of disputes by and/or among the members of the church without appeal to any outside civil court, according to Matthew 18:15-20; I Corinthians 6:1-8 and the Rules of Christian Conciliation (copy of Rules may be found at http://ncc.gd/rcc), to the Word of God as our final authority, to the church’s discipline upon ourselves and lovingly assume our responsibility to participate in the discipline of other members, as taught in Scripture.