Membership Expectations
1. Committing myself to Christ and His church.
Biblical Support: Acts 2:41-42 (they were "devoted").
2. Attending worship, small groups, and member meetings.
Biblical Support: Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 5:18-19; Colossians 3:16-17.
3. Serving on ministry teams and in my small group.
Biblical Support: Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:6-11.
4. Giving financially.
Biblical Support: Malachi 3:8-12; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Philippians 4:15.
5. Protecting church unity.
Biblical Support: John 17:11; Acts 1:14; Ephesians 4:1-6; Titus 3:8-11.
Biblical Support: Acts 2:41-42 (they were "devoted").
2. Attending worship, small groups, and member meetings.
Biblical Support: Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 5:18-19; Colossians 3:16-17.
3. Serving on ministry teams and in my small group.
Biblical Support: Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:6-11.
- Background checks and online training for children's ministry through Ministry Safe.
4. Giving financially.
Biblical Support: Malachi 3:8-12; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Philippians 4:15.
5. Protecting church unity.
Biblical Support: John 17:11; Acts 1:14; Ephesians 4:1-6; Titus 3:8-11.
- Avoid gossip and grumbling.
- Leave a church well: let the leaders know why you are leaving, resolve any conflicts, be thankful, appreciative, & supportive of the church as you leave.