CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Church membership is a joyful commitment to belong, grow, and serve within a gospel-centered community under the care of biblical leadership.
What is Church Membership?
Church membership is a formal and joyful commitment to a local body of believers who gather regularly to hear God’s Word preached, observe the ordinances, and build one another up in Christ. It’s not merely about attending services—it’s about taking responsibility for one another’s discipleship, being known by a particular church, and submitting to the care and leadership of its elders. Biblical church membership reflects the New Testament pattern of belonging, accountability, and covenantal community.
In a culture that often prizes individualism, church membership declares that the Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. It’s a mutual commitment between the believer and the church—where the church affirms the believer’s profession of faith and the believer agrees to walk in fellowship, love, and submission to God’s design for the local church. Far from being a formality, membership helps distinguish the church from the world, ensures pastoral care, and strengthens the body’s witness to the gospel.
Why Become a Member?
Becoming a member of a local church once you have become a follower of Jesus is an extremely important step in your walk with God. Redeemer Bible Church offers membership for those interested in joining us, who have professed a faith in Jesus, and who have been baptized by immersion.
How to Become a Member
The first step is to attend one of our monthly membership classes. This two-hour class covers topics like: What is a church? What is membership and why is it important? What is my role at Redeemer? What does it mean to be Baptist? And it’s also a great place to get your specific questions answered.
The second step is to have a conversation with one of our elders. They’re eager to hear how you came to faith in Jesus, how you heard about Redeemer, and how you might be interested in serving at our church.
The third and final step is to attend a Covenant Sunday – at the end of one of our worship services, we will, aloud and together, read the church covenant. It’s a special service.