Welcome
We’re so glad you’re interested in being a part of our church! Maybe you've found your favorite seat in the Worship Center. You've grabbed coffee at the cafe, maybe joined a Life Group, even served somewhere. The teaching resonates, and something in you says, "This feels like home."
So what's next?
This is where many people pause. Maybe you're thinking, "Why make it official? Isn't just showing up enough?" We're so glad you’ve asked! Because here's the truth: God has more for you than just showing up.
So what's next?
This is where many people pause. Maybe you're thinking, "Why make it official? Isn't just showing up enough?" We're so glad you’ve asked! Because here's the truth: God has more for you than just showing up.
Why Membership?
Let's Be Honest About the Question
Sometimes hearing “membership” and “church” in the same sentence brings up questions like:
Here's what we've know: The best things in life require commitment. And membership isn't about obligation—it's about belonging. It's about moving from the sidelines into the game, from consuming to contributing, from attending to truly being known.
- "Do I really need to sign something?"
- “What if this feels too committed?
- “Won’t membership move things from casual to formal?”
Here's what we've know: The best things in life require commitment. And membership isn't about obligation—it's about belonging. It's about moving from the sidelines into the game, from consuming to contributing, from attending to truly being known.
So Let’s Start with “Why?”
You Aren’t Meant to Go it Alone.
When Jesus called His disciples, invited them into life together. The Christian life simply isn't meant to be lived alone.
When you become a member, you're saying: "These are my people. I'm all in and I'm home." You're placing yourself in a community that's committed to your spiritual growth, ready to celebrate with you, mourn with you, and walk with you through whatever comes next.
The Bible puts it this way: we're part of a body. You're connected, interdependent, essential. When you formalize your membership, you're acknowledging what's already true spiritually—you're part of something bigger than yourself.
When you become a member, you're saying: "These are my people. I'm all in and I'm home." You're placing yourself in a community that's committed to your spiritual growth, ready to celebrate with you, mourn with you, and walk with you through whatever comes next.
The Bible puts it this way: we're part of a body. You're connected, interdependent, essential. When you formalize your membership, you're acknowledging what's already true spiritually—you're part of something bigger than yourself.
Shepherds Who Actually Know Your Name
How can pastors and elders truly care for people they don't even know are part of the flock?
The Bible tells leaders to "keep watch over your souls" (Hebrews 13:17). That's not a casual responsibility —they'll give an account to God for how they shepherded you. But they can't shepherd you if they don’t know you. They can't pray specifically for needs they're unaware of. They can't provide care, accountability, or celebration if they don't know you've committed to being here.
Membership lets your leaders know: "I'm one of your sheep. Shepherd me." It gives them permission and respo
The Bible tells leaders to "keep watch over your souls" (Hebrews 13:17). That's not a casual responsibility —they'll give an account to God for how they shepherded you. But they can't shepherd you if they don’t know you. They can't pray specifically for needs they're unaware of. They can't provide care, accountability, or celebration if they don't know you've committed to being here.
Membership lets your leaders know: "I'm one of your sheep. Shepherd me." It gives them permission and respo
You Protect Others
(Yes, Really)
Membership isn't just for your benefit—it's for the benefit of everyone else in the church.
When you commit to membership, you're saying, "I'm accountable to this body, and you can hold me accountable." You're submitting yourself to biblical discipline if you ever wander into serious, unrepentant sin.
That might sound intense, but it's actually one of God's greatest gifts for keeping his church healthy and his people free and helps us love each other enough to pursue restoration when it's needed.
When you commit to membership, you're saying, "I'm accountable to this body, and you can hold me accountable." You're submitting yourself to biblical discipline if you ever wander into serious, unrepentant sin.
That might sound intense, but it's actually one of God's greatest gifts for keeping his church healthy and his people free and helps us love each other enough to pursue restoration when it's needed.
You're Committing Community in a Culture That’s Increasingly Isolated
We live in a world that keeps its options open and avoid long-term commitments in case something better comes along.
Membership is countercultural. It's saying, "I'm choosing this family, this mission, this body—for better or worse."
And whenyou stop keeping your options open and truly commit, that's when you experience the deepest joy, the richest community, and the most profound growth into maturity.
Membership is countercultural. It's saying, "I'm choosing this family, this mission, this body—for better or worse."
And whenyou stop keeping your options open and truly commit, that's when you experience the deepest joy, the richest community, and the most profound growth into maturity.
You Get to Step into Your Calling
God saved you for a reason. Not just to attend church, but to be the church. You have gifts, talents, passions, and a story that only you can bring. The church needs what you have to offer.
Membership is the starting line. It's where you discover how God has wired you to serve, where you find your place in the mission, where you move from spectator to participant. And when you’re a participant, you move from asking, "What can the church do for me?" to "How can I give my life away for others?"
Membership is the starting line. It's where you discover how God has wired you to serve, where you find your place in the mission, where you move from spectator to participant. And when you’re a participant, you move from asking, "What can the church do for me?" to "How can I give my life away for others?"