The world measures success by volume; God measures success by faithfulness to His priorities. Our ministry started with the two people we love most on Earth, proving we began with the right order. This commitment—God First, Family Second, Ministry Third—is our covenant to God. It protects the health of our leaders and ensures the ministry flows from a place of spiritual and domestic stability, not burnout or compromise. Our home and family must be the first champions and the best example of the freedom we preach.
Matthew 6:33 (NIV): “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” 1 Timothy 3:5 (NIV): “If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?” Joshua 24:15 (NIV): “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Protecting the Foundation If we put ministry work ahead of God (our devotion) or ahead of our family (our first ministry), the entire structure will fail. This covenant ensures that our fellowship remains a vessel for the New Thing, birthed from health. Our first and greatest commitment is to cultivate the new heart and tend to the family. When we are faithful in this order, God promises that the rest—the ministry—will be added to us. We must consistently check our schedule against this divine priority list.
Faithfulness in the Small Even when we are small, we commit to acting with a grand vision. Every service, every song, and every prayer must be offered as if we are already speaking to 200+ members. This is the faithfulness required to steward the coming growth. Your role in the ministry starts by being the faithful champion of this vision in your own life and home. Let our covenant be a visible example of the grace and peace Christ provides. We are judged by our faithfulness, not the size of our crowds.
Let's Pray,
Lord Jesus, help me honor the covenant of priority today. I commit to putting God First and my Family Second, knowing that the Ministry will flow faithfully from that sacred order.
Amen.