The answer is commitment. Commitment both to Jesus and His Church which is reflected in attendance, in our serving alongside other members and our tithes.
Joining the church has nothing to do with salvation or eternal life. But the Church does represent the place of spiritual growth for the Christian. The Church is the God ordained place of spiritually gifted ministry by those who desire spiritual growth.
God never intended that any Christian should live in isolation. He knows we need to belong to a community because He made us that way. The word “saint” never appears in the singular, only the plural. We need each other, and God provided the Church to meet that need.
The community was designed and put together to meet the needs of the people. The Bible calls it a “body”, one body, but many members. The Church is the house of God. We are the family of God. We are children in God’s family. We are in God’s “forever family.”
The New Testament Church is a Christian, baptized membership. It is a committed, serving membership that reaches out in the power of the Holy Spirit to tell others the “Good News” of Jesus Christ.
Everyone enjoys being around people who are committed. Membership is a public way to demonstrate your commitment. We are the visible body of Jesus Christ-the body in the local New Testament Church. Membership is a powerful testimony to the world.
How can I become a Member of New Hope Church?
1) Go forward at our “Response Time” during Worship and let the Pastor know you’re interested in becoming a member of New Hope or contact the Pastor at another time.
2) Complete the New Members Class
3) Church Membership Vote
When visiting churches, it can take a very long time to get the needed information to understand if “this church” you’re visiting is where God wants you to be.
Through our New Members Class; we take the time to share with you; Where we've come from, Where we are, and Where we believe God is leading us. You will also get a more in-depth understanding of who we are Spiritually and what we Believe.
This is all very important information to have in-order to make that Spiritually, Prayerful, Educated decision of; is this where God wants you to serve and minister for His Kingdom?