Membership at Emmanuel

Commitment to Jesus Christ is the foundation of a full and meaningful life. A commitment to become a part of a local church offers opportunity to be involved with a community of fellow pilgrims committed to Christ. Acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord is the basic doctrine around which Emmanuel church membership is conditioned.

You may present yourself for membership at one of two occasions: (1) At the close of a worship service an invitation will be given to make a public decision. You may come forward to be greeted by one of our ministers and then presented to and welcomed by the congregation. (2) You may join by meeting with one of the ministerial staff to discuss your desire to join Emmanuel. At the next monthly business meeting, you will be presented to and welcomed by your new church family.

You may join Emmanuel in one of the four following ways:

1. BY PROFESSION OF FAITH AND BAPTISM. Your profession of faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is an initial commitment to Him for salvation.

2. BY TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP. If you are currently a member of another Baptist church, you may request that we write that church telling of your desire to join Emmanuel. They will send a confirmation of your membership and transfer your membership to Emmanuel.

3. BY STATEMENT OF FAITH. If you have made a prior commitment to Jesus Christ in another Baptist church and/or received believer's baptism by immersion, you may join by your statement of faith.

4. BY REQUEST FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP. If you wish to participate actively in our life as a fellow Christian without relinquishing your affiliation with another body you may request to be an associate member. This dual relationship shall entitle you to all privileges and responsibilities of regular membership except for vote in church business meetings and election to leadership and teaching responsibilities which are best discharged by full members. Associate membership is nontransferable.