Leadership Covenant
Building a community associated with the idea that a cord of three strands is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12
In consideration of the confidence placed in me by the church in being selected for the office I now assume, I hereby covenant:
To maintain a high standard of Christian living an example in harmony with the ideals and standards of the Church of the Nazarene.
To cultivate my personal Christian experience by setting aside each day a definite time for prayer and Bible reading.
To be present at the regular Sunday School, the Sunday preaching services, and other prayer meetings of the church, unless providentially hindered.
To attend faithfully all duly called meetings of the various boards, councils, or committees to which I have been, or will be, assigned.
To notify my pastor if I am unable to be present at the stated time, or to carry out my responsibilities in this office.
To read widely the denominational publications, and other books and literature which will be helpful to me in discharging the duties of my office.
To improve myself and my skills by participating in Continuing Lay Training courses as opportunity is afforded.
To endeavor to lead people to Jesus Christ by manifesting an active interest in the spiritual welfare of others and by attending and supporting all evangelistic meetings in the church.
Statement of Confidentiality:
Confidentiality is to be respected and taken so seriously that matters which are confidential will not be discussed with anyone outside of the Board of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene. Nor is confidential information of the church, or a ministry, or a committee that a member of our church is or was sitting on, to be discussed with family members.
If a member of the board, or any other ministry, breaks confidentiality, then he/she will be asked to resign their positions from their respective ministry(s). Once a member of this congregation fulfills the responsibility of their term, and is discharged from the board, they are still bound by the agreement of confidentiality and the covenant of confidentiality. They cannot discuss any confidential information that took place while they were members of the board/ministry. It is the responsibility of the board secretary to inform every member that is discharged of their continued responsibility regarding confidentiality. In addition to the spiritual consequences to the church, there are also legal ramifications. There is no exception to this policy.