Who is Zion Assembly?
Zion Assembly Church of God is a Spirit-filled body of believers who have covenanted themselves together with God to accept and obey the teachings of Christ and His apostles (Exodus 19:3-6; John 14:6, 8, 14; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 5:24-32). This commitment is firm, even in this present time of apostasy, when so many are "falling away" and "[departing] from the faith" (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2; 3:1-12; Jude 3-19).
The ministers and members of Zion Assembly have committed themselves to live and worship together in this "most holy faith," to walk in truth, to "endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," and to cultivate among themselves the graces of love and holiness. They seek for the perfection’s of Christ in their fellowship, and by His grace and power to conform to the image of Jesus Christ so completely that when He appears they shall be like Him (Romans 8:29; Colossians 1: 1- 17; 1 John 3:2).
Besides this internal disposition to cultivate mutual1ove and care within the household of God, the ministers and members of Zion Assembly have committed themselves to labor for the unity of all believers, until all "see eye to eye," "speak the same thing," and "walk by the same rule" (Isaiah 52:8; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 3:l6). ln this manner, they seek to carry forward the apostolic vision: "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13).
Zion Assembly has further obligated itself to publish and to proclaim the full gospel into all the world in obedience to Christ's commission to the church (Matthew 28:19).
The ministers and members of Zion Assembly have committed themselves to live and worship together in this "most holy faith," to walk in truth, to "endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," and to cultivate among themselves the graces of love and holiness. They seek for the perfection’s of Christ in their fellowship, and by His grace and power to conform to the image of Jesus Christ so completely that when He appears they shall be like Him (Romans 8:29; Colossians 1: 1- 17; 1 John 3:2).
Besides this internal disposition to cultivate mutual1ove and care within the household of God, the ministers and members of Zion Assembly have committed themselves to labor for the unity of all believers, until all "see eye to eye," "speak the same thing," and "walk by the same rule" (Isaiah 52:8; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 3:l6). ln this manner, they seek to carry forward the apostolic vision: "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13).
Zion Assembly has further obligated itself to publish and to proclaim the full gospel into all the world in obedience to Christ's commission to the church (Matthew 28:19).
Church Membership
Membership in Zion Assembly Church of God is open to all believers whose testimony is evidenced by the fruit of the new birth, and who are willing to covenant themselves together with Christ and the church to walk in the light of the gospel. Candidates become members by the following solemn obligation:
"Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses, that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God, believe and practice its teachings rightly divided, with the New Testament as your rule of faith and practice, government and discipline, and agree to walk together as one body in the light of the gospel to the best of your knowledge and ability?"
In response to this covenant formula, the candidate answers: "I will by the grace of God." The minister then lays hands on the new member and offers prayer for divine guidance and strength; the congregation follows with an affectionate welcome, and extends to him/her the right hand of fellowship.
"Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses, that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God, believe and practice its teachings rightly divided, with the New Testament as your rule of faith and practice, government and discipline, and agree to walk together as one body in the light of the gospel to the best of your knowledge and ability?"
In response to this covenant formula, the candidate answers: "I will by the grace of God." The minister then lays hands on the new member and offers prayer for divine guidance and strength; the congregation follows with an affectionate welcome, and extends to him/her the right hand of fellowship.
To learn more about Zion Assembly Church of God International Ministries, please visit the website of Zion Assembly International Offices, Cleveland, TN.