Resources
Position Papers
Our bylaws, our member covenant, and where NewSong stands on questions that come up in the life of the church, and why. Each is a PDF you can read, print, or share.
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Governing document
Bylaws
How NewSong Church is ordered and governed: our purpose, Statement of Faith, membership, leadership, congregational meetings, church discipline, and finances. Affirmed by member vote on October 15, 2026.
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Member covenant
Member Covenant
The ten commitments every member of NewSong makes to Christ and to one another, with a line to sign and date.
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Position paper
Theological Triage
Some theological matters carry more weight than others. This paper sorts doctrine into three orders: the gospel, which is essential for salvation; the church, which is essential for fellowship in one congregation; and preferences, where Christians may disagree and remain in close fellowship.
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Position paper
Baptism
Why NewSong baptizes believers who have professed faith in Christ, why we baptize by immersion, and what it means for someone who was baptized as an infant.
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Position paper
Men and Women in the Church
Men and women are equal in worth and distinct in role. Why our elders are qualified men, and the many ways women serve, including as deaconesses.
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Position paper
Church Government
Christ is the head of the church. How NewSong is led by a plurality of elders, governed by its members, and served by deacons and deaconesses.
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Position paper
The Lord’s Supper
What the Supper is, Christ’s presence in it, why we observe it every Sunday, and who is welcome at the table.
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Position paper
Why We Hold to the 1689 Confession
Scripture alone is our final authority. What a confession is for, why we hold to this one, and what it means for members.
More papers will be added here over time.