Membership
For some people, church membership feels like a contradiction. If the church is a family, you shouldn’t need to apply, should you? Spiritually speaking that’s true, but practically, there needs to be some way of confirming that we share the same faith in Jesus and convictions about what it means to be a Christian. Otherwise, you could have people with unbiblical beliefs and lifestyles leading ministries or teaching groups. The church would no longer be the church.
Membership Process
We try to keep our membership process as simple as possible:
Application
It’s a one-page application form that basically just requires your name, address, and signature and confirms your agreement with the church’s statement of faith.
Testimony
We ask you to briefly describe your conversion and baptism (1/2 page is fine)
Interview
Then we set up an interview with two of our elders after which you’re voted in at our next membership meeting.
Learn more about membership
Paul has also written some articles dealing with some of the questions people have around membership:
Why bother with the step of membership?
How does someone become a church member?
What’s Expected of a Church Member?
Do you see the church the same way Jesus does?
Can you be a member of the body of Christ without being a member of a local church?
Learn more about our policies
Members at Grace Baptist must be willing to affirm our statement of faith, operating by-law, and policies. Submit this form to receive them before applying.
Ready to apply?
If you have any other questions, let us know. We’d love to welcome you into the church family!
If you are ready to start the process, click the button below.