Church Membership

Committing to the local church

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Why is Membership important?

Allows us to encourage one another to follow Christ fully.
Corporate testimony: this is how Christians live.
Matthew 28:16-20; 1 Peter 2:11-12; 1 Corinthians 5

Ephesians 4:11-16

  • God has commanded this in terms of commitment to His family.
  • This is a joy and a responsibility.
  • Hebrews 3:12-14; Hebrews 10:25; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12-14
  • This will involve a commitment to a personal pursuit of Christ with us.
  • As well as the responsibilities and joys that come with being a member.
  • This will evidence with prayer & encouragement as together we pursue God’s Glory.
  • Shows the evidence of prayer for the church and its leaders and mutual encouragement as together we pursue God’s Glory.
  • Builds a mutual accountability for God’s glory.

Joining also helps us to be a part of Cloverdale Baptist Church as a charitable organization.
It displays and delivers on the understanding that the local church is important for Jesus’ mission, and mandated for Jesus’ followers. Belonging to the local church is a step of obedience to our Living Savior!

Mark 12:29-31; Matthew 28:18-20

What's included?

  • Participating in the lives of other believers.
  • Using your spiritual gifts to help build up this church.
  • Being a part of the solution to problems when the need arises.
  • Having and exercising the privilege and responsibility to vote.
  • Attending services to regularly receive spiritual food and to worship God.
  • Having a ministry mindset when you come to church.
  • Supporting the church and her ministries practically, spiritually, and financially.
  • Maintaining your own spiritual life through spending time in prayer, in the Word, preaching the Gospel to yourself and in community.
  • Being loyal to Christ, His Church, and the leaders He has placed in our church. This involves prayer and protection from slander.

Membership Class

A six-week journey exploring the identity and mission of Cloverdale Baptist Church. We will walk through what it means to be a committed member of God’s family and how we can make a missional impact together for His glory. 

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Membership Process

  1. Take the course
  2. Fill out the application
  3. Interview with elders
  4. Names published in newsletter
  5. Accepted into membership by elders
  6. Welcomed during a worship service

Church Membership Book

Our membership manual, designed for in and out of class use. A great resource for aspiring members at Cloverdale Baptist Church.

 

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