Gorsley Chapel:  ‘A Country Church With a Heart for the Country’

As you consider membership we ask that you sign the following covenant –membership can be sought upon profession of faith and baptism by immersion or upon transfer from another church. Members will be visited by the leadership team and be asked if they are behind the vision and values of our fellowship.

The covenant signed by new members includes the following text:

Having received Christ as my Lord and Saviour and been baptised and, being in agreement with Gorsley Chapel Vision and Value strategy and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to join the Gorsley church family.  In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:

1. I will seek to grow spiritually in my relationship with God

• By keeping short accounts with God
• By seeking to have a regular devotional time

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”  Hebrews 12:1

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation”

1 Peter 2:2

2. I will protect the unity of my church

• By acting in love toward other members
• By speaking the best of others
• By supporting the leadership of the church.

“So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together”   Romans 14:19

“Have a sincere love for other believers; love one another earnestly with all your heart” 1 Peter 1:22

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs”   Ephesians 4:19

“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.  They keep watch over you as men who must give an account.  Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you”   Hebrews 13:17

3.  I will share the responsibility of my church

• By being a regular part of the church at prayer
• By being intentional about reaching out to those who need to know the Lord

“To the church - …We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly”   1 Thessalonians 1: 1 – 2

“The Master said to the servant, `Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full`”   Luke 14: 23

4.  I will serve the ministry of my church

• By developing a servants heart and seeking to be involved in one of Gorsley’s Team Ministries
• By discovering and using my gifts and talents
• By being equipped to serve by my pastor

“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you”   1 Peter 4: 10

“[God] gave … some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up”   Ephesians 4: 11 – 12

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.  Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who … [took on] the very nature of a servant” Philippians 2: 3 – 4: 7

5. I will support the testimony of my church

• By seeking to attend Sunday Worship Services, Home Groups,  mid-week fellowship meetings
• By living an authentic Christian Lifestyle in the home and community, seeking at all times to maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit in relationship with fellow church members and leaders/ministers.
• By giving prayerfully, regularly and generously to the work of the Lord in and through His church
• By attending Members Meetings and helping the church discover and decide what God would have His church be and do

“Let us not give up meeting together … but let us encourage one another”   Hebrews 10: 25

“Whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ”   Philippians 1: 27

“Each one of you, on the first day of the week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering”   1 Corinthians 16: 2

“It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us…” Acts 15:28a

To make an enquiry about becoming a member click here.