1.
By Salvation
While
salvation can happen anywhere, we are scripturally commanded to make a public
profession of that faith.
a. When a person comes to
know Jesus, we present them to our church family in one of our public services
so that we can celebrate with them, while partnering with them for their
growth.
b. Whenever possible, this
new believer will make plans to be baptized (by immersion).
c.
This new believer will also fill out the Membership Questionnaire,
as well as be interviewed by a Pastoral Staff member and a Deacon. This document helps
us look for ways to assist you in spiritual growth.
d. The New believer is
then encouraged to attend New Christians class, where they will learn
the basics of how to live as a new follower of Jesus.
e.
This
new believer is encouraged to attend the Membership Class, which is
offered at least twice per year.
f.
This
new believer will also be connected to a small group, or a life group, to
provide deeper spiritual growth and much needed fellowship.
2.
By Transfer of Letter (membership)
This is when a person has already made a profession of faith and been
baptized (by immersion) as a testimony of that faith at a church of like faith.
Our church will then notify the other church of their new membership.
a. If this is done during
a worship service, then we gather basic information at that time, present their
interest to our church to affirm their decision.
*If not done during a
worship service, we still gather basic information, and later present their
interest to the church during a time of public worship.
b. They will receive the Membership
Questionnaire. Upon its completion, the
person(s) will be interviewed by a Pastoral Staff member and a Deacon. This document helps us look for ways to assist you in
spiritual growth, as well as encouraging areas of service.
c. This new member is
encouraged to attend the Membership Class, which is offered at least twice per
year.
d. This new member will
also be connected to a small group, or a life group, to provide deeper
spiritual growth and much needed fellowship.
3. By Statement of Prior Faith &
Baptism
This is when a person
has become a new believer at another church of like faith and been baptized (by
immersion). This is often from a church that does not use official membership,
or from a church that is no longer in ministry.
a. If this is done during
a worship service, then we gather basic information at that time, present their
interest to our church to affirm their decision.
*If not done during a worship service, we still
gather basic information, and later present their interest to the church during
a time of public worship.
b. After receiving the
Membership Questionnaire and completing it, the person(s) will be interviewed
by a Pastoral Staff member and a Deacon. This document helps us look for ways
to assist you in spiritual growth, as well as encouraging areas of service.
c. This new member is
encouraged to attend the Membership Class, which is offered at least twice per
year.
d. This new member will
also be connected to a small group, or a life group, to provide deeper
spiritual growth and much needed fellowship.
*Our Staff would be glad to answer any questions about membership.