“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”
– 1 Corinthians 12:27
Special Event
Saturday | February 8, 2025
8 a.m. – 12 noon
Commons
The New Testament encourages Christians to join—or become members of—a local church.
Church membership isn’t only for mature Christians, but for all believers. God calls us not only as individuals, but as a body: the united people of God.
As members of a local church, we proclaim that we belong to Christ and are his followers. Church membership is a way of identifying publicly with his people.
In God’s church, we find spiritual leaders and a Christian community to care for us. We serve together as brothers and sisters, which allows us to make a greater impact on the world around us.
We also pledge ourselves to a membership covenant. In this way, we express long-term commitment in a relationship of mutual responsibilities.
About Church Membership…
It identifies me as genuine believer
Ephesians 2:19 | Romans 12:5
It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage me in my walk with Christ
Galatians 6:1-2 | Hebrews 10:24-25
It provides a place for me to discover and use my gifts in ministry
I Corinthians 12:4-27
It places me under the spiritual protection of godly leaders
Hebrews 13:7 | Acts 20:28-29
It gives me the accountability I need to grow in Christ
Ephesians 5:21
1. Attend a Membership Class – see above for upcoming dates
2. Complete a Membership Application
3. Have a conversation with two church elders to share your story of faith
4. Membership candidates’ names are published in the church newsletter for four consecutive weeks
5. Council of Elders vote to approve slate of Membership candidates
6. Be introduced as a new member in one of our Sunday morning services
(this step is not required for membership)
