Church membership is how we formally recognize and commit to one another as believers under the Headship of Christ, in the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit, to the glory of God the Father.
WHY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?
While the term “church membership” isn’t found in the New Testament, the practice is implied in each use of the word church. The New Testament reveals the local church in terms of a definable membership.
The Bible contains at least four categories of evidence for local church membership. Each reveal something vital to the Christian faith which would be minimized or denied if there were no definable local church membership: (1) Body; (2) Shepherding; (3) Discipline; (4) Submission.
STEPS TO MEMBERSHIP
STEP 1
Download and read the Membership Packet. This packet includes the vision of our church, our discipleship pathway, and our core documents. Our core documents include Article 4, The OBC Statement of Faith, and our church covenant. These documents define who we are and what we believe as a church.
STEP 2
Complete the Membership Questionnaire. On this questionnaire you will be asked to tell us your understanding of the gospel and write out a testimony of your faith in Jesus Christ. Also, you will be asked to affirm our core documents, such as our Church Covenant and Statement of Faith. The link to our Membership Questionnaire and Membership Packet are below.
STEP 3
When you complete the Membership Questionnaire, our pastor will connect with you about the affirmation of membership by our congregation. This is the joyful time in which our congregation affirms each new member during a Sunday worship gathering. We will schedule a Sunday that is most convenient for you.