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Church membership is when a church takes responsibility for you, and you for a church.*

At Grace Fellowship, we are committed to teaching and modeling biblical church membership. Learn more about our vision and practice below.

God’s design for the local church is not a social club. It’s not even a weekly experience in which individuals attend their preferred place of worship.

Instead, Church means a living body of believers who are committed to God and to one another. The church operates under the authority of Jesus through local leadership that is firmly rooted in His Word and strives to live by the power of His Spirit.

The church is a community of disciples who come from every background and nation. We intentionally gather together each week in order to grow in faith and share the gifts of grace that God has given each of us. Church is therefore God’s plan for us to grow in sacrificial service and maturity as believers.

At Grace Fellowship, we acknowledge that many churches do not practice “church membership” in such a committed and clear way. Our vision is not to portray ourselves as better than any other church, but to graciously live out the Bible’s principles and lead by example.

We believe that those who have joined our fellowship can testify to the way God uses close-knit Christian community where God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, and service are at the center. Why not try it out for yourself?

Who can apply to join as a covenant member?

What does the membership process involve?

We host membership courses in the spring and the fall each year to share more about our church and practical vision for Christian community. This is followed by a pastoral interview for those interested, and then a recommendation to our church to affirm the candidates.

Is there a time-commitment for members?

What denomination is your church?