At North Hills we never ask our members to do more than the Bible clearly teaches. We only encourage our members to do what the Bible expects every Christian to do. These responsibilities are spelled out in the Membership Commitment.

The North Hills Membership Commitment

Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior, and having been baptized, and being in agreement with North Hills’ statements, strategy, and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the North Hills church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following.

1. I WILL PROTECT THE UNITY OF MY CHURCH…

·         By acting in love toward other members

·         By refusing to gossip

·         By following the leaders

·         By reconciling conflict

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” Romans 14:19

“have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.” 1 Peter 1:22

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29

“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:17

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13

2. I WILL SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MY CHURCH

·         By praying for it’s growth

·         By inviting the unchurched to attend

·         By warmly welcoming those who visit

“We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2

“Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:23

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:7

3. I WILL SERVE THE MINISTRY OF MY CHURCH

·         By discovering my gifts and talents

·         By being equipped to serve

·         By developing a servant's heart

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others” 1 Peter 4:10

“It was [God] who gave… some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:11-12

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. You attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who… but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant” Philippians 2:3-5, 7

4. I WILL SUPPORT THE LIFE OF MY CHURCH

·         By attending faithfully

·         By living a Godly life

·         By giving regularly

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another”  Hebrews 10:25

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27

“Now about the collection for God's people… On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income” 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

“the Lord will be my God… and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.” Genesis 28:21-22