Gatekeepers Covenant
In Biblical Times, the Priests and Elders; those who were the Principle Leaders of a Region, would gather at the gates of a City and attend to the affairs of the Kingdom of God. It is from this practice that the term “Gatekeepers” has come about.
We, the members of Metro Apostolic Network, have answered the call from the Throne of God and come together in one mind and spirit for the purpose of attending to such affairs concerning the Kingdom of God in our Region that the Holy Spirit of God reveals and commissions us to. For this reason we submit ourselves to the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ as is reflected in John 13: 34-35; “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
We purpose to fulfill the call to oneness as expressed in Ephesians 4:1-6 by these actions:
- We covenant to secure our Regional borders as Gatekeepers. We will not allow schisms, disputes, unkind criticism or defamation of character in our midst.
- We consciously covenant to fellowship together, covering one another in the spirit of prayer, protection, and care.
- We covenant as fellow Shepherds and Brethren in the Lord Jesus to eliminate from our Region the unethical practice of sheep stealing and/or the recycling of disgruntled members without conferring one with another. We agree that these matters will be handled in the spirit of reconciliation.
- We covenant to deal with a fallen brother or sister in love according to Biblical principles, as stated in Galatians 6:1. “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.”
- As Gatekeepers, we recognize and affirm that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Therefore, we covenant to speak edification, exhortation, and comfort to our Region.
- Those among us who Shepherd congregations covenant to share our pulpits without regard to culture, national origin, or denominational affiliation.
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We all covenant to commit our gifts, callings and resources to serve one another as the need arises, in order to strengthen our common work for a great harvest of souls and the advancement of the Kingdom of God on earth.
If you agree to this Gatekeepers Covenant please print this page, sign it and post it where others may see it. Then, send an email to our Office informing us that you are in Covenant with us as Gatekeepers in the Body of Christ.
