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of Western Anglicans Exhortation and Examination of the

The Anglican in North America confirms the vital role that lay members of the church play as they lead for the transformation of their families, neighborhoods and communities.

The are the chief agents of the Mission of the Church to extend the Kingdom of God by so presenting Jesus Christ in the power of the that people everywhere will come to put their trust in God through Him, know Him as Savior and serve Him as Lord in the fellowship of the Church. The effective ministry of the Church is the responsibility of the laity no less than it is the responsibility of and other . It is incumbent for every lay member of the Church to become an effective of of Jesus Christ, one who is spiritually qualified, gifted, called, and mature in the faith. Each diocese may establish standards for the ministry of the laity.

Paul wrote in his letter to the Ephesians, “For by grace you have been saved by faith. And that is not your own doing, it is a gift of God, not as result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8) God has given us a wonderful free gift. Are you ready to commit yourself to Him as a result of what He has done for you? Answer With God’s grace, I am.

Bishop Will you worship God, the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, every Lord’s Day in a Church unless reasonably prevented? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you engage regularly in the reading and study of Holy Scripture and the Doctrine of the Church as found in Article I of the ACNA Constitution? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you pray regularly for your needs and those of others, for the Church and its mission, and for the concerns of the world? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you observe your baptismal vows, to lead an upright and sober life, and not give scandal to the Church? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

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Diocese of Western Anglicans Exhortation and Examination of the Laity

Bishop Will you present your children and those you have led to the Lord for and ? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you give regular financial support to the Church, with the biblical tithe as the minimum standard of giving? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you practice forgiveness daily according to our Lord’s teaching? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you receive worthily the of Holy Communion as often as reasonable? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you observe the feasts and fasts of the Church set forth in the Anglican formularies? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you affirm and follow the biblical standards of sexual morality and ethics in II.8 of the ACNA Constitution and Canons? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you continue your instruction in the Faith so as to remain an effective minister for the Lord Jesus Christ? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you serve your neighbor, sacrificially demonstrating the love of Christ to the poor, the sick and those in need? Answer With God’s grace, I will.

Bishop Will you devote yourself to the ministry of Christ among those who do not know Him, utilizing the gifts that the Holy Spirit gives you, for the effective extension of Christ’s Kingdom. Answer With God’s grace, I will.

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