Membership Class 101
Content covered:
The doctrinal convictions of MBC.
Membership
Church Membership
At Master’s Bible Church we work hard to maintain a high view of Christ’s Body, the Church. We believe that membership is both biblical and required by God’s word (1 Peter 1:2; John 21:16; Acts 20:28).
We encourage those who begin attending more regularly to consider joining our membership classes, held on the first Sunday of each month during the Sunday School hour (2:45 p.m.- 3:45 p.m.). There are three classes, all of which must be taken before we accept membership applications, and they can be taken out of order. These classes provide more detailed information on MBC's doctrinal convictions, the biblical case for church membership, and expectations for church members. There are also two books we provide for you, which are required reading for membership, which currently are:
Rules for Walking in Fellowship by John Owen
The Church: Her Nature, Authority, Purpose, and Worship by Jeffery D. Johnson
Membership Class 102
Content covered:
The biblical case for church membership.
Membership Class 103
Content covered:
What is expected of a church member.
When you complete all three classes, prepare to fill out the membership application; give yourself at least a couple of hours. We sometimes recommend you write down the questions from the digital application, pray about them, and answer them with an open bible.
Once your application is submitted to the elders, they will contact you to schedule your membership interview.
After completing all prior membership steps, if you have not been baptized, you will need to complete that step. We recommend you listen to this message on Baptism even if you have been baptized previously.
The final step for membership is the Right Hand of Fellowship (Galatians 2:9). These are generally scheduled every three to four months, depending upon the number of prospective members that are seeking to join.
The Membership Application link is below, along with the other required documents to read before completing the form.
If you have any further questions about membership, please contact MBC leadership via the About or Contact Us pages. Or simply come and speak to one of us on Sunday before or after the service.
booklet on church membership
Do you find yourself struggling with the concept of church membership? Below, you can download and read a booklet authored by our pastor, Joey DeRuntz, that addresses many of the questions you might have and also addresses the common spirit of opposition to biblical church membership.