MEMBERSHIP

As is common in the Reformed tradition, our church practices membership, which though it’s a very old practice, is often a new idea to many people .We believe membership is important because it fosters spiritual growth by giving specific direction to Jesus’ command in John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” 

Rather than picking and choosing which Christians you will love, membership teaches you to love these particular people, who are not always like you and thus not always easy to instinctively love. Membership helps teach us patience, forgiveness, and obedience because it requires us to repent when we sin against each other, forgive when we’re sinned against and practice biblical problem solving. And in terms of loving all Jesus’ sheep, membership loves our children because they learn from your commitment that the faith is important.

There is no pressure to become a member. But if you would like to explore membership further please speak with our pastor.