Why Membership?
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A Biblical Reason: Christ committed to the church. “Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Ephesians 5:25
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A Practical Reason: Membership defines who can be counted on. Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every army must have an enlistment. Even our country takes a census and requires voters registration. Membership identifies our family.
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A Cultural Reason: Membership is an antidote to our society. We live in an age where very few people want to be committed to anything – a job, a marriage, our country. This attitude has even produced a generation of “church shoppers & hoppers”. Membership is contrary to the current attitude of consumer religion. The commitment of membership is an unselfish decision which serves others and builds character.
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A Personal Reason: Membership produces spiritual growth. The Bible places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any specific church-family. The difference between attenders and members can be summed up in one word: commitment!
Membership here
Membership here is open to individuals who:
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Have been born again
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Evidence a consistent Christian life as judged by the Eldership
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Voluntarily subscribe to the tenets of faith
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Have been in regular attendance for a period of six months
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Are 18 years of age or older
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Maintain ongoing involvement in the activities of the church
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Have successfully completed the Membership process which will include:
1. Submit application for membership(available at each location)
2. Attend a New Member Class(Click here to find out when the next one is coming up)
3. Listen to the 8 part Foundation Series Class