The Baltimore Pastor's Covenant

We, the City Wide Gatekeepers, covenant this day to submit to the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ reflected in John 13:34-35 that we be known by our love one to another.  "I am giving you a new command.  You must love each other, just as I have loved you.  If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples."

• We purpose in our heart to fulfill the call to oneness as expressed in Ephesians 4:1-6 by these actions:

• We covenant in sharing of pulpits without regard to race, ethnic, national origin, or denominational affiliation.

• We covenant that in securing our city-wide borders as Gatekeepers, we will not allow schism, disputes, unkind criticism or defamation of character in our midst.

• We covenant as fellow shepherds and brethren in the Messiah, we will not tolerate the unethical practice of sheep stealing and 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.  "My friends, you are spiritual.  So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path.  But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself."

• We consciously covenant to fellowship together covering one another in the spirit of prayer, protection and care.