Membership – Steadfast Community Church

Becoming a covenant member of a local church is important for believers to obey God’s Word in submitting to elders (Hebrews 13:17), doing the one another’s of scripture (Heb. 10:23-25), being held accountable (Matt. 18:15-17), and growing into maturity in the Lord (Col. 1:28). At membership class, we go over the Biblical view of church membership, and also make clear what it means to be a covenant member of this local body. If you are not a member but want more information, we invite you to come to this class and see if you’re ready to take that step. You can register below for the class.

Thank you for your interest in Steadfast Community Church (SCC). This application is a means to know you better and inform you about the responsibilities of membership.

This membership application is for those who have attended a membership class, and wish to continue to pursue membership at Steadfast Community Church. If you have not yet attended membership class, please reach out to Pastor Josh, [email protected], to hear more information about church membership.

Membership Application

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Name

First Last

Date of Birth

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

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Thank you for your interest in Steadfast Community Church (SCC). This application is a means to know you better and inform you about the responsibilities of membership.

Your Conversion

Church membership is limited to those individuals who show evidence of true conversion to Christ and have the maturity to undertake the responsibilities of formal membership.

I am confident that I am a Christian.

I am not confident that I am a Christian.

Are you a sinner who has broken God’s law? With supporting Scripture, explain how you came to understand that.

Have you repented of sin and put your faith in Christ alone for salvation? With supporting Scripture, explain how you came to understand the Gospel and then turned to Christ to save you.

According to Scripture, what are some marks of a true Christian? How has your life changed since you came to Christ?

Your Baptism

Believer’s baptism by immersion is a condition of membership at SCC.

Please read our statement on baptism here.

I have read and affirm Steadfast Community’s position paper on baptism.

I have been baptized by immersion since I became a Christian.

I have not been baptized by immersion, but I am willing to be so baptized.

The Doctrine of Steadfast Community Church

*Refer to the Doctrine of Steadfast Community Church on our Website*

I understand SCC holds to The Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. If I list any areas of disagreement below, I understand that the elders will determine whether my differences are consistent with membership. I will accept their decision without dissent.

I have read the 1689 Baptist Confession

I agree to abide by the Confession as it is interpreted and applied by the elders.

I do not have any know disagreements with the Confession (OR).

I disagree with the Confession in the following particulars:

The Life of Steadfast Community Church

Membership involves more than Sunday attendance; it means serving the body of Christ and following the leadership of the elders in the spirit of the Bible’s teaching. (Jn. 8:31-32; Eph. 4:13-14; 1 Pet. 5:1-5; Heb. 10:25; 13:17;)

How long have you been attending Steadfast Community?

Why do you attend Steadfast Community?

Why do you want to become a member of Steadfast Community?

The elders of Steadfast Community oversee the church. Please describe, in your own words, the significance of Hebrews 13:17 for your future participation in the life of our church.

If you are approved for membership, will you submit to the biblical oversight of the elders?

Yes

Are there areas of ministry in which you would like to serve? Please explain.

Your Prior Church Experience

Our elders will be able to provide better pastoral care to you and your family if we know something about your prior church background.

Did you attend another church before you came to Steadfast Community?

Yes

Name of church:

Church Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Attendance from:

Are you currently listed as a member at this church?

Are you now, or have you ever been, subject to church discipline from another church?

Yes

Please Explain Further:

The Membership Commitment:

Please answer the following questions and elaborate where needed. If any questions should arise from the following questions or anything else from the application, you can ask the elders of SCC during your in-person meeting.

1. Do you believe the Bible, consisting of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, inerrant Word of God, and its doctrine to be the perfect and only true doctrine of salvation?

2. Do you confess that because of your sinfulness you abhor and humble yourself before God, and that you trust for salvation not in yourself but in Jesus Christ alone?

3. Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your sovereign Lord and do you promise, in reliance on the grace of God, to serve Him with all that is in you, to forsake the world, to mortify sin, and to lead a godly life?

4. Do you agree to submit in the Lord to the doctrine and governance of this church and, in case you should be found delinquent, to heed its discipline?

5. Do you agree, as a faithful steward of Christ Jesus, to pray and to give of your time, talent, love, and resources in such measure as God prospers you so that the people and work of Steadfast Community Church may flourish under the hand of God?

Will you make those affirmations publicly, relying upon the Holy Spirit to fulfill them?

Yes

I hereby request to become a member of Steadfast Community Church. I understand my application is subject to approval by the elders at their sole discretion.

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Elder's Signature:

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