BECOME A MEMBER

The Importance of Membership

At Immanuel Baptist Church, we recognize the need for membership. We believe membership in a local church is important for four reasons.

1) Biblical Reason– Christ is committed to the church. Ephesians 5:25 states, “Christ loved the church, and gave His life for her.” Membership is an important step in demonstrating our commitment to Christ.

2) Cultural Reason- We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything . . . a job, a marriage, or family.  Membership sets us apart from the culture and says to the world that you are committed to Christ and to his church.

3) Practical Reason- Membership identifies our community and family. It defines who can be entrusted with positions of leadership within the church.

4) 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.  Accountability comes when you are committed to other believers in this church.

Who Can Become A Church Member?

Membership is open to anyone who has made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, believing in Him as Lord and Savior. Immanuel Baptist Church receives people into membership in a few different ways:

I want to become a Christian. If you are not a Christian, you may join when you are ready to make a profession of faith in Jesus as Savior, to commit your life to Him as Lord, and to be obedient to Him in the command to be baptized. Check out the ABC’s of Salvation page.

I am a Christian from a non-Baptist church. In this case you may join by a statement of faith in Jesus and as a candidate for baptism.

I am a member from another Baptist church. If you are currently a member of another Baptist church, you may join by a transfer of letter from that church.

I am not currently a member of a Baptist church, but I am a Baptist and have been baptized by immersion. If you do not want to request a letter of membership from your previous Baptist Church you may join by a statement of faith in Jesus.

How Do I Become A Member of Calvary Baptist Church?

At the end of each worship service, Pastor Randy extends an opportunity to those seeking a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and/or to those seeking membership in the church family.

You do not have to respond publicly. You may simply complete the information on the “Welcome” slip, which can be found inside each worship bulletin, and place the slip in the offering plate during the worship service, or hand it to Pastor Randy after the service.