Thriving at Red Mesa Fellowship

At Red Mesa Fellowship, partnership is more than a name on a roll — it’s a shared commitment to Christ and to one another. A thriving partner is someone who leans into that commitment with joy, faith, and love.

To thrive as a partner means actively joining God’s work among His people — gathering, growing, serving, giving, and witnessing for His glory. Here’s what that looks like in everyday life.

1. Commitment to Gather and Grow

God shapes His people through His Word and through His church. Thriving partners make worship and fellowship a regular rhythm of life, knowing that faith grows best in community.
They participate in worship, pursue spiritual growth through Scripture and prayer, and remain open to teaching, correction, and encouragement.

“Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together…but encouraging one another.” — Hebrews 10:24–25

When we gather, we remind each other of the gospel and of our shared mission. Our unity in worship strengthens our witness to the world.

2. Care for One Another

Partnership means belonging to a spiritual family — and families take care of one another. A thriving partner looks beyond their own needs to the well-being of others, offering prayer, encouragement, and practical help.

Caring for one another is more than kindness; it’s obedience to Christ. We are called to bear each other’s burdens and to receive care in humility when we need it.

Thriving partners show this by:

• Praying regularly for fellow believers
• Serving when needs arise
• Welcoming accountability and encouragement with grace

“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” — Colossians 3:12–13

As we extend the love of Christ to one another, the church becomes a living testimony of His compassion and forgiveness.

3. Engagement in Ministry

Every believer has been gifted by the Spirit for the good of the church. A thriving partner doesn’t simply attend — they participate. Out of love for Christ, they look for ways to use their time and abilities to serve.

That may mean joining a ministry team, mentoring another believer, teaching children, helping with music or hospitality, or supporting outreach and missions. However it’s expressed, service is an act of worship.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10

The church grows strong and mature when every member contributes to the body’s health and mission.

4. Faithful Giving

Generosity is one of the clearest signs of a heart anchored in grace. Thriving partners give cheerfully to support the ministry of the church and the advance of the gospel.

We give not to earn favor but to express gratitude — trusting God to provide and rejoicing that we can share in His work.

Faithful giving includes:

• Regular, intentional contributions to the church
• Supporting special needs or missions as God leads
• Viewing generosity as worship, not obligation

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7

Generosity reminds us that everything we have belongs to the Lord. In giving, we reflect His own generosity toward us in Christ.

5. Submission to Leadership and Christ’s Design

Christ is the head of the church, and He cares for His people through the leaders He provides. Thriving partners honor that design by praying for elders and deacons, supporting their leadership, and helping preserve unity in the body.

Submission is not blind obedience but a posture of trust — trusting that Christ is at work through the shepherds He has called.

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” — Ephesians 4:11–12

When we walk together in humility and unity, the church displays the wisdom and beauty of God’s order.

6. Witness in the World

The life of a thriving partner extends far beyond Sunday gatherings. Each believer is a light in the world, called to live as a faithful disciple of Jesus wherever God has placed them.
This witness shows up in everyday faithfulness — integrity at work, grace in the home, love toward neighbors, and courage to speak the gospel when opportunities arise.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

As partners live out the gospel publicly, the watching world sees a glimpse of the kingdom of God.

Our Commitment to You

Partnership is mutual. Just as members commit to one another, the elders and leaders of Red Mesa Fellowship commit to care for the flock entrusted to them.

We pledge to:

• Faithfully preach and teach God’s Word
• Pray diligently for the church
• Guard against false teaching
• Provide care, counsel, and discipline when needed
• Equip the saints for ministry and mission

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account.” — Hebrews 13:17

“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight… not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly… being examples to the flock.” — 1 Peter 5:2–3

Our goal as leaders is to serve with joy and humility so that the whole church might flourish under Christ’s headship.

In Summary

A thriving partner is not defined by perfection but by devotion — devotion to Christ, His Word, and His people.

Together, we seek to be a church that gathers to worship, grows in grace, cares deeply, serves faithfully, gives generously, and witnesses boldly — all under the authority of Jesus Christ and for the glory of God.