COVENANT 8 – BY WISDOM A HOUSE IS BUILT The Coworkers of Christ embrace a flexible living structure. Individuals and families can choose to live in cell groups or hermitages, separate from a central location. Conversely, those living in close proximity can form local chapters that meet regularly. However, the…
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COVENANT 7 – BROTHERS, SISTERS, SIBLINGS, AND ORDERS
COVENANT 7 – BROTHERS, SISTERS, SIBLINGS, AND ORDERS Following the spirit of ancient monasticism, every member of our Community is dedicated to serving God and others. This ministry takes many forms, and the specific path each individual takes unfolds through discernment and prayer. We believe in fostering the unique gifts…
COVENANT 6 – A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLES
COVENANT 6 – A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLES The Coworkers of Christ fosters a strong sense of unity despite its potentially dispersed nature. This unity is rooted in a shared commitment to Christ and our Common Rule. All members, having professed the same Common Rule, are considered consecrated to God and…
COVENANT 5 – PREACHING TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
COVENANT 5 – PREACHING TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH The Coworkers of Christ embrace a global mission, driven by the Gospel’s call to spread the “Good News” and the teachings of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. This mission takes the form of establishing communities and carrying…
COVENANT 4 – OBLIGATIONS OF THE COWORKERS OF CHRIST
COVENANT 4 – OBLIGATIONS OF THE COWORKERS OF CHRIST What is the duty of all Christians? “The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God.” — The…
COVENANT 3 – OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH
COVENANT 3 – OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH We trust in the One Living God, present in all reality, the Source of all creation and creativity. We experience this Creator God in a way that transcends hate, injustice, conflict, sickness and death. We recognize the True Presence and work of the…
COVENANT 2 – OUR CORE DOCTRINE
COVENANT 2 – OUR CORE DOCTRINE The Coworkers of Christ find the heart of our faith in the transformative revelation of God through Jesus Christ, His Son. We are a community dedicated to sharing this profound truth with the world. We hold steadfast to the belief in the Trinity –…
COVENANT 1 – OUR CORE PRINCIPLES
COVENANT 1 – OUR CORE PRINCIPLES Our life together is guided by these core principles: God’s will is paramount. We strive to follow His plan as revealed through Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Church is our family. As the embodiment of Christ’s love, it fulfills our…
CHAPTER 22 – ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
CHAPTER 22 – ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN “A custom existed among the first generations of Christians, when faith was a bright fire that warmed more than those who kept it burning. In every house then a room was kept ready for any stranger who might ask for…
CHAPTER 21 – LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE IN YOUR HEARTS
CHAPTER 21 – LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE IN YOUR HEARTS “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -St. Mother Teresa “Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, not even if your whole world seems upset. If…