Partnership Application

Partnership requests at New Life Church may be made by individuals who have completed Growth Track. Requests should be made by the person requesting partnership (Applications may not be made as a couple or on behalf of someone else). Once submitted, the requests will go through a review process and then be forwarded to the church board, which meets monthly. You will be contacted if more information is needed and following the board meeting at which your requests is processed.

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I have completed Growth Track.*
I meet the standards of partnership and commit to the responsibilities of a partner at New Life.*

Partnership Standards From New Life’s Constitution and Bylaws

  • Have completed a partnership class (Growth Track)
  • Have given evidence of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
  • Voluntarily ascribe to the church’s tenets of faith
  • Contribute to the life and health of the church by regularly attending services in-person, serving in ministries, being engaged in Biblical community, and assisting in outreach efforts (Acts 1:8; Romans 12:3–8; Hebrews 10:24–25; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Peter 4:10)
  • Pray regularly for the church and its leadership and ministries (Ephesians 6:18; 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12)
  • Support the church financially through tithes (1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6–15).
  • Participate in partner meetings to receive reports, vote on matters placed before the partners, and ratify or elect qualified individuals to serve (Acts 6:1–7)
  • Protect the unity of the church by resolving disagreements, misunderstandings, and conflicts as outlined in the Scriptures (Mathew 18:15–17; 1 Corinthians 1:10)
  • Familiarize themselves with the church’s spiritual vision, and strive to live out the church’s mission, values, Bylaws, policies, and procedures (Isaiah 30:8; Habakkuk 2:2)
  • Live consistent Christian lives
  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Have not been “inactive” due to ceasing to attend services in-person or contribute financially, falling out of harmony with the church’s teachings, falling into sinful habits, or other disciplinary situations.

Tell us about your story of faith, including when you surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, your ongoing personal relationship with God, and anything else you would like to share.
How is the Lord prompting you to take this step and commit to partnership at New Life?
I am in agreement with New Life Church's essential doctrines*

Essential Doctrine

New Life Church is a member of The General Council of the Assemblies of God, and adheres to its essential doctrine. The following is an abridged version of our essential doctrine:
  1. The Scriptures Inspired – The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired by God and are the revelation of God to mankind – the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.
  2. The One True God – The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ – Jesus is God, and has been revealed to mankind as God the Son.
  4. The Fall of Man – Mankind was created good and in the image of God. However, mankind voluntarily chose disobedience, which brought physical death. This sinful disobedience also brought spiritual death, which is separation from God.
  5. The Salvation of Man – Mankind’s only hope to be forgiven of sin and restored into relationship with God is through faith in the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross as He became a substitute for all sinners who would trust in Him.
  6. The Ordinances of the Church – Baptism in water is a biblical command for everyone who has put their faith in Christ. It is a public, outward testimony of the inward work of salvation. Communion, consisting of the “elements of bread and juice from the vine”, is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4); a memorial of His suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26); and a declaration of His future return (1 Corinthians 11:26); and is for those who are followers of Christ to share together.
  7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – All believers are entitled to and should seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of salvation (Acts 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).
  8. The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit– The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the physical sign of speaking with other tongues (unknown languages) as the Spirit of God gives them the words (Acts 2:4).
  9. Sanctification – Sanctification is an act of separation from evil, and of dedication to God (Romans 12:1,2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12).
  10. The Church and Its Mission – The Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
    1. To be an agency of God for evangelizing the world (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16).
    2. To be a corporate body in which people may worship God (1 Corinthians 12:13).
    3. To be a channel of God’s purpose to build a body of believers being perfected in the image of His Son (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 14:12).
    4. To be a channel of God’s purpose to build a body of believers being perfected in the image of His Son (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 14:12).
  11. The Ministry – A God-given and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided for the purposes of leading the Church in: (1) evangelization of the world (Mark 16:15-20), (2) worship of God (John 4:23,24), (3) building a Body of believers being perfected in the image of Christ (Ephesians 4:11,16), and (4) Meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion (Psalms 112:9; Galatians 2:10; 6:10; James 1:27).
  12. Divine Healing – God’s supernatural work of physical healing is an integral part of the gospel. (Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16).
  13. The Blessed Hope – Christ followers who have physically died will be resurrected and join with Christ and other believers who are still alive at His return. This is the “blessed hope” of the Church (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51,52).
  14. The Millennial Reign of Christ – The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of believers, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27,30; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1-6). This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel (Ezekiel 37:21,22; Zephaniah 3:19,20; Romans 11:26,27) and the establishment of universal peace (Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3,4).
  15. The Final Judgment – There will be a final judgment in which those who have died having not surrendered by faith to Jesus Christ will be raised and judged according to their works. Those whose name is not found written in the Book of Life, together with satan and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to eternal punishment in the lake that burns with fire, which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11- 15; 21:8).
  16. The New Heavens and the New Earth – “We, according to God’s promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21,22).

I will strive to put my partnership commitment and our essential doctrines, teachings and distinctive testimony into practice by living out our core values.*

NEW LIFE CHURCH CORE VALUES

  • SEEKERS FIND GOD, therefore I will strive to:
    • Pursue God daily.
    • Do my part to ensure that the ministries of New Life Church are “safe” places for people at ALL stages of their spiritual journey to seek God.
    • Romans 10:13; Acts 17:27; Proverbs 8:17, 35; Deuteronomy 4:19
  • SAVED PEOPLE FIND PEOPLE, therefore I will strive to:
    • Build relationships with pre-Christians and share my story of faith.
    • Invite people to church so that they might encounter God.
    • 2 Corinthians 5:18b; Luke 14:23; Matthew 28:19; Romans 15:7
  • WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, therfore I will strive to:
    • Protect the unity of my church by refusing to gossip and by following the biblical pattern of conflict resolution (Matthew 18).
    • Attend church regularly.
    • Engage in biblical community through a Life Group and/or ministry team.
    • Proverbs 27:17; Ephesians 4:29; Romans 14:19; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Peter 1:22; Philippians 2:3-4, 7
  • GROWING PEOPLE CHANGE, therefore I will strive to:
    • Commit to a life-long pursuit of becoming more like Jesus.
    • Practice spiritual disciplines that will grow my faith.
    • Develop relationships that will help me and others grow spiritually.
    • Ephesians 4:14-15; Hebrews 6:1; Philippians 1:27; Matthew 28:19-20; Hebrews 6:1
  • EVERYONE HAS A GIFT TO SHARE, therefore I will strive to:
    • Discover and develop my gifts.
    • Be equipped by my pastors and leaders.
    • Share the ministry responsibilities of my church through serving on a ministry team.
    • Ephesians 2:10; 1 Corinthians 12:4-5, 27; 1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 4:11-12; Acts 20:24
  • YOU CAN’T OUTGIVE GOD, therefore I will strive to:
    • Tithe to the Lord through New Life Church.
    • Develop a heart of generosity.
    • 2 Corinthians 9:;6-8; Malachi 3:10; 1 Corinthians 16:2

I wish to officially request to be a partner at New Life.*
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