Membership Process

Scripture teaches that membership in a local church is the normal expectation for Christians. Through faith in Jesus Christ, Christians are united to Him and become members of His body, the church. The body of Christ is visibly expressed through the assembling of local churches. Both Christ and Paul pointed us toward membership for our encouragement, protection, and instruction. There is a four-step process to become a member: 

Membership Matters

All prospective members must attend our Membership Matters Class. The class covers our:

• Statement of Faith

• Church Covenant

• Church Polity

• Philosophy of Ministry

After attending the class, the prospective member would receive a membership application to complete. 

Membership Interview

The prospective member meets with an elder to provide basic biographical information and recount God’s converting work in his or her life. The prospective member would then sign the statement of faith and church covenant, and the application would go to the elders. 

Elder Recommendation

At a regularly scheduled elders’ meeting, the elders review the prospective member’s application and testimony. Upon receiving their collective approval, the candidate’s application proceeds to the next step: congregational vote. 

Congregational Vote

During our every-other-month Members’ Meetings, an elder briefly describes how the applicants have come to know the Lord. Questions are fielded, a vote is taken, and with a majority agreement, candidates are admitted into membership.