Membership

Why Church Membership?

While “church membership” isn’t a term 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.

Belonging to a local church is a joy for the believer, and we want to help you discern if Ooltewah Baptist Church is where you believe the Lord is leading you to belong

Steps To Membership

STEP 1

Below is a link to our Membership Packet.  This packet includes the vision of our church, discipleship pathway, and 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 share your understanding of the gospel and 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.