Leadership Commitments

While leaders at Griggs…

1. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING GRIGGS' STATEMENT OF FAITH.

We are committed to exemplifying this faith. We will not allow false teachers into our leadership. Should any false teaching creep in, we will not leave it uncorrected. Furthermore, we will not allow open-handed or secondary issues to rise to the level of core doctrine.

2. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FACILITATING REGULAR WORSHIP AND SERVING OPPORTUNITIES.

We are committed to facilitating worship services that magnify Jesus and spur on gospel transformation. We will lead opportunities for members to engage in Christian community and Christian service.

3. WE ARE COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING BEST PRACTICES IN HANDLING CHURCH FINANCES.

We will handle finances in a transparent, accountable, and mission-driven way.

4. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

As much as lies within the leadership, we will be peacemakers. Should members find themselves in disputes, we will commit to leading them through a biblical reconciliation process with a spirit of love, following the guidelines outlined in Matthew 18:15–17.

5. WE ARE COMMITTED TO LEADING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN UNITY.

We are committed to leading the church to unity around our mission and vision. We will provide opportunities to serve, share your faith, and make disciples in Poe Mill.

6. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PLURALITY.

We are committed to following the leadership of our fellow leaders and submitting to one another. We will always seek to make decisions unanimously and never lead in different directions. We are committed to being unified ourselves on matters we bring before the congregation in business meetings.

7. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACCOUNTABILITY.

We are committed to accountability for our leadership and we are committed to providing accountability for the members of our church.

8. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FOLLOW UP WITH THOSE LEAVING GRIGGS.

We understand that your membership at Griggs is a commitment, not a covenant, vow, or contract. Thus, you can discontinue your membership at any time for any reason. However, we will aim to help you leave with peace and resolution. We will encourage (or help) you to find a new gospel-preaching church family as quickly as possible.