New Member ...........................................................................
I agree to abide by all the boundaries set out in this agreement, which will enable me to enjoy and experience the life of the church to the full, protecting me and the other members of this church from my weaknesses, and allowing me to grow into wholeness in Jesus Christ (Romans 12-13).
- I agree to come under the authority of the leader of this church, and will be obedient to him/her in all things under the Lord.
- I will attend meetings/house groups as directed by the church leadership.
- I will meet with my pastoral director regularly, and will attend services and meetings with him/her.
- I will not enter certain parts of the buildings designated 'no go areas' by the leadership.
- I will not accept invitations of hospitality where there are any temptations to re-offend, unless I am accompanied by my pastoral director or
- I accept that there are certain people that will need to be told of my circumstances.
- I understand that if I do not keep to these conditions, I may be asked to leave the church, and in such circumstances, the leadership may choose to inform the statutory agencies, and the church congregation.
- I understand that the church will do its best to nurture my faith and help me in practical ways, with the help of the Lord.
Signed ..................................................................
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Date ....................................................................
Church Leader
We agree to welcome into our church, nurture his/her faith and care for him/her in pastoral and practical ways. We will agree to do this in all the ways set out in this agreement, with the help of the Lord in the power of his Holy Spirit, and to the best of our ability.
- We agree to meet you at the gate of the prison on the day of your release, provide you with a meal and arrange transport to your accommodation or probation office (where the relationship with the member has been formed prior to release).
- We agree to investigate options for accommodation for you, and assist you in securing permanent accommodation, where possible using organizations that specialize in this field.
- We will attempt to meet your practical needs (ie basic clothing, toiletries, food) and encourage you to find ways of supporting yourself as soon as possible.
- We will investigate employment opportunities for you, where possible using organizations that specialize in this field, and will encourage you to take up employment as soon as possible.
- Where you need specialist help in drug/alcohol or psychiatric rehabilitation, we will encourage you to seek this help, and support you in your rehabilitation.
- We will ensure that you are welcomed into a small group, and will appoint you a pastoral director who will be responsible for directing your spiritual growth, and who will be available for counselling and emotional and spiritual support.
- We will work together with the statutory organizations responsible for you, including your probation officer and social services, and will do all we can to co-operate with them and help them in their support of you.
- We acknowledge that our responsibility is to God, and to the congregation of the church, and will do all that we can to protect the members of the congregation.
Signed ............................................................. Church leader's name ..................................................
Name of Church ....................................................................................................................................
Date .........................................
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