It’s covenant renewal season which is a time for us as church members to reflect on the beliefs and practices of our church and recommit ourselves afresh in 2025. Please prayerfully reflect on the covenant, and if you choose to affirm your devotion to these things as a member of our congregation, sign at the bottom of this page.
You can also print the covenant , sign it, and put it in the offering basket on Sunday morning.
I, the undersigned, affirm my belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins and through his death, burial and resurrection have entered into a relationship with God - who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As one who is reconciled to God, I now desire to live in community with other redeemed people in the local church known as Ridgetop Church in Austin, Texas.
In response to the grace of this salvation, I devote myself to the following five practices in the community of Ridgetop Church:
I devote myself to WORSHIP by seeking to continually surrender my entire life to God in response to God’s initiation with me in the gospel and by worshipping God regularly with other members of Ridgetop Church.
(Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:24,25)
I devote myself to the WORD by regularly studying the Bible both as an individual and with other members of Ridgetop Church and by obeying the Bible as the inspired and authoritative word of God.
(Acts 2:42; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Psalm 119:11)
I devote myself to PRAYER by praying. I will regularly pray for the leadership and mission of Ridgetop Church. I will also pray with and for fellow members of the church.
(Acts 2:42; Acts 1:13,14; Colossians 4:2)
I devote myself to the FELLOWSHIP by living in biblical community. I understand this to mean that I am regularly sharing my life with at least a few other church members and will seek ways to encourage others in their growth as disciples of Jesus. I will continue to grow in my understanding of my spiritual gifts and will use them in ways that build up the church. I will commit myself to give generously to support the mission of the church and agree to support and submit to church leadership.
(Acts 2:42; Romans 12:3-8; 2Corinthians 9:6-7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Hebrews 13:17)
I devote myself to the MISSION by seeking to demonstrate and proclaim the gospel to those with whom I have influence. I will also make available my own time, talents, and resources to help accomplish the mission to make disciples who make disciples as we serve our neighborhood and send the next generation of college students and others to demonstrate and proclaim the gospel to the city of Austin and beyond.
(Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)