Chapter 2 How do I become a Member? / Advantages of Membership

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

1. Please read this Handbook. 
It is designed to give you a good understanding of our beliefs, goals and vision as a Church. It will help you know what we are all about and if you want to identify with the vision and be a member of the Church family or not. 

It explains the standards, responsibilities and benefits of membership. Abiding in these will help us to maintain a positive, united and committed Church relationship and spiritual atmosphere.

It lets you know of the possible ways you might get involved in Church life with your talents and time. This might be by being part of a midweek group or taking a place of ministry (service) in the Church (or both). 

2. Realise Membership is primarily shown in your faithfulness to the Lord and your participation in Church-life. 

3. Tell Pastor Derek that you would like to be a Member,and he will pray with you to impart a Pastoral Blessing.
 

Please note: Those who have already been involved in the life and ministry of the Church for some time, are considered as members even though they may not have followed these exact steps. 

Advantages of Membership.
 1. You will be obeying the scriptural requirement of being in a committed relationship to a local Church, in submission to and accountable to the leaders in the Church as well as to one another. You will come under a protective spiritual covering.