Church Membership

1) Why become a member?

“...You are a member of God’s very own family...and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Eph. 2:19 - Hebrews 13:17 

  1. Obedience:  Becoming a member fulfills the responsibilities as shown in Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 10:24-25

  2. Encouraging Relationships: By actively identifying with our church, you will enter into new meaningful relationships you would not experience if you stay on  the fringe of our church family. 1 Thessalonians 2:18, 4:18, 5:11,14 

  3. Serve Christ: By committing yourself to becoming a member, you will have a greater focus to use and develop your gifts, abilities, serving skills, and leadership within our church family. Romans 12:11, 14:18-19

  4. Discipleship/Spiritual Growth: By becoming a member of this church, you are committing yourself to a personal path of spiritual growth, Christian maturity and godly service. Through the relationships you choose to build, you will become more accountable to others in your spiritual journey. Hebrews 11:24-25

  5. Eternal Rewards:  Jesus Christ promises to reward us for our service for others.  Your loving service within our church family will have eternal significance in your life and the lives of others.  You will also experience the joy and reward of being part of what God is doing with and through our entire church family. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

2) Who can become a member?

Eligibility: This congregation receives into membership anyone who is born again through faith in Jesus Christ and professes Him before the world; who has reached eighteen years of age; who has a good reputation as to life and character; who has been baptized as a believer; and who accepts the Statement of Faith, Constitution and By-Laws of this congregation.

3) What is expected of members?

Members should seek to become 'fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ" as they....

  • Confess with your mouth that you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and that you have eternal life. Romans 10:9, John 1:12, 1 John 5:11-13

  • Commune with God daily through scripture reading, prayer & following Christ. Matt 22:37, Ps 119:105, John 14:4-6, John 14:23-24, John 12:25-26, Luke 11:2, 1 Thes 5:17

  • Celebrate God and hear the preaching of God's Word by participating in a weekly worship service. Ps 145:7, Heb 10:25, Acts 2:42

  • Continue to grow spiritually by learning God's word and following God's will. Ps 145:4, Prov 13:20, Rom 12:1-2, Ps 119:1-4, 2 Cor 5:17

  • Connect with others in loving relationships by being part of a small group, class or ministry team.. Heb 10:23-25, Num 11:17, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Thess 5:11, Gal 6:2, 1 John 4:11-12

  • Consecrate yourself to Christian service with your God-given time, abilities, gifts, and desires. Eph 2:10, Rom 12:4-8, Gal 5:13, 1 Cor 12

  • Communicate the love of Christ by word and deed to others. Mt 5:16, Job 11:18, Col 1:10, Mk 1:17, 2 Cor 5:19-21, Acts 26:17-18, Luke 6:27-31

  • Contribute your God-given resources by generously and faithfully giving financially to God's work at our church and beyond. 2 Cor 9:7, Prov 3:9-10, Mal 3:8-10, Deut 14:22, Acts 11:29

  • Comply with joy to church leadership and pray for them to lead and guide you for they are responsible for you and must give account for how they shepherd the flock that has been entrusted to them Heb. 13:17, Acts 20:28-30, 1 Peter 5:1-3