People of the Covenant Community
(an excerpt from the ICOMB confession of faith)
In the church, the covenant community, believers commit themselves to worship together, pray as Christ taught us, to fellowship, and to care for one another.
- Believer’s Baptism. People from all cultures, nations, and languages who are willing to follow Jesus as obedient disciples confess Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord and are baptized by water into the fellowship of the church. The Mennonite Brethren church baptizes by immersion.
- Lord’s Supper. In the Supper the church identifies with the life of Christ given for the redemption of humanity and proclaims the Lord’s death and resurrection until he comes. This Supper of remembrance expresses reconciliation, fellowship, peace and unity of all believers with Christ.
- Accountability. The church interprets God’s will, discerning what is right and what is wrong. All believers hold each other accountable for a Christ-like walk of faith. The purpose of accountability is to heal and restore through repentance and not punish or condemn. The church excludes those who consistently disregard discipline.
- Priesthood of all believers. The Spirit of God gives all believers gifts for service to build up the body of Christ. The church discerns the call of God and confirms servant leaders who equip people for ministry.
Children in Congo with Oscar Peralta from Paraguay. |
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