How to Use Confessions and Church Covenants in Ministry
The PrayVerseMay 11, 20265 min read

How to Use Confessions and Church Covenants in Ministry

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Confessions of faith and church covenants can sound outdated—but they may be more important than ever.

Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explore the historic role of confessions, how they protect churches from theological drift, and why church covenants help Christians live together as a real spiritual family. They also discuss Christian freedom, doctrinal boundaries, and how pastors can wisely shepherd churches without demanding agreement on every issue.


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