Responsibilities expressed by Christ

  1. Safeguarded-protected (Save from harm, look after, care for, keep, guard, defend.)
    • I will protect the unity of my church
      • by acting in love toward other members (1 Peter 1:22)
      • by refusing to gossip (Romans 14:19)
      • by following the leaders (Hebrews 13:17)
  2. I will share the responsibility of my church.
    • by praying for its growth, wellbeing, & success (1 Thessalonias 1:1-2)
    • by inviting the un-churched to attend (Luke 14:23)
    • by warmly welcoming those who visit (Romans 15:7)