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Church Membership is important at Edinbrook.
Strong and effective groups; whether families, sport teams, or churches,
find their core strength in the commitment they have toward one another.
Marriage and families are built upon the very fabric of commitment.
Where commitment is lacking or withheld, weakness will soon show itself for
sure. It is no different in the church.
A
Contemporary Value Church membership did not
exist in the biblical era. It didn't need to. When the early
Christians made a commitment to Christ, their whole lives changed.
New believers were suddenly shunned by the community. If
businessmen, they went bankrupt. Persecution was prevalent.
They demonstrated it by the deep sacrifices made at the moment of
decision. We live in a different era. People
can attend church their whole lives without ever truly becoming a
Christian. Membership is the method we have chosen to identify
those who are committed to Christ, this ministry, and this body of
believers.
The Difference Membership Makes
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Ministry Team positions are open to your
participation
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Experience the joy of demonstrated commitment to
the Church Family
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Opportunities abound for teaching and leadership
roles
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Participate in decisions and directions of this
ministry
The Member Commitment
I affirm my commitment to Jesus Christ and promise
to nurture my relationship with God through consistent prayer, worship,
fellowship, and Bible study.
I commit myself to the objectives of this church
and pledge my cooperation to the Pastors, Board of Directors, and all
those God has called into position of leadership.
I commit my time, talents and treasures to God to
be used for His glory in the building up of His church.
How Do I Become A Member?
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Attend the
Community 101 Class
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Share your spiritual story
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Sign the Commitment To Membership
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Be baptized as a believer if you have never
done that before (see
Baptism)
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Be welcomed in at a public service
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