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Scripture refers to the church as a “household” because God dwells with His people. His people are His dwelling, and He is building us together in a spiritual house. Moreover, God’s people are a family.

“Membership Matters” is a class that covers the values and vision of Grace Church.   It is a great way for anyone to learn more about this local church and what we believe. This course is also a prerequisite for church membership.

The class serves as a way for you to ask questions and get to know our pastors in a more personal setting.  Each meeting consists of discussion around the core beliefs and ministries of the church, led by a pastor.

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Why Does Church Membership Matter?

Click here to see biblical reasons for church membership.

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What Does Church Membership Entail?

    • Knowing the purpose of Grace Church
    • Taking seriously the Church Covenant to which you are committing, and seek to live it out in practice
    • Attend corporate worship regularly, and seek to go hard after God together
    • Participate in building up the church body
    • Attend “Members’ Meeting’s” regularly, and take responsibility for the church’s health
    • Consider where God would have you serve, and do it in the strength He supplies
    • Give regularly, and consider the church’s stewardship your own

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The Membership Process
There are four phases to the membership process:

  1. Participate in a Membership Course – Our Membership Matters course is designed to help you discern God’s will concerning your place at Grace Church, as well as provide you with a scriptural basis upon which to make your commitment to membership.
  2. Covenant – There are two forms that we will ask you to complete: 1) The Church Covenant and Discipline form, which ensures that you have read the Grace Church Covenant, as well as the statement on church discipline, and are willing to make such a commitment, and 2) The Membership Profile, which is simply a tool to help us get to know you better and come to understand your spiritual backgrond more clearly.
  3. Conversation – The purpose of this conversation is to allow you an opportunity to ask any questions of the church’s leadership that you might have, share any concerns, and allow us to hear you share (verbally) your personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.  During this conversation, we will also have the opportunity to talk about baptism (believers’ baptism by immersion is required for membership).
  4. Congregation – This phase of the membership process provides the opportunity for our church members to affirm your desire to join our covenant community and welcome you into the Grace Church body.