MANY MEMBERS, ONE BODY.

MANY MEMBERS, ONE BODY.

Membership Process

  • 1. Be Involved

    The first step is to be known and under shepherding care at Gospel City. This is done primarily, though not exclusively, through our Missional Community Groups. If you’re new to Gospel City, welcome! Plug in, get to know some people, invite people into your life. The membership process starts with relationship.

  • 2. Membership Class

    Attend a membership class where we give an overview of what we believe about doctrine and ministry. Read through the membership handbook and, additionally, listen to the “What is the Church?” sermon series, which outlines what the Bible says about church and membership.

  • 3. Application

    Fill out a membership application (one form for each person requesting membership). Filling out this form does not obligate you to join in membership at Gospel City.

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  • 4. Conversation

    After completing an application, a Gospel City elder will coordinate a time for a conversation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your faith in Jesus, the gospel, doctrine, spiritual gifts and responsibilities for membership. In some cases, there may need to be addition steps taken before being affirmed by the elders for membership.

  • 5. Baptism & Covenant

    Jesus told his disciples to baptize his followers, so we ask all prospective members, if not already baptized as a Christian, to take that step of obedience by being baptized. Then, read and affirm the Gospel City Membership Covenant.

  • 6. Affirmation

    The final step is to be presented before the congregation and affirmed into membership by the members of Gospel City Church.

Membership Statement of Faith

Click the link to view the statement of faith that all our Members agree to. There is a more detailed statement of faith that our Elders affirm, which you can view in our Membership Handbook.

“WHAT IS THE CHURCH?”

Exploring what the Bible says about being a church

The Church is a People

What should we want in a church? Well, we should want what the Bible tells us is best. So what exactly does the Bible say about what a church should be?

The Church Gathers

Exploring why the in-person Sunday gathering is so vital in order for the church to be the church.

The Church Commits to One Another

The church is a body where every member matters. Each part is held together by the covenant love of Jesus, and by our commitment to love one another.

The Church Has Shepherds

Jesus is our Chief Shepherd, and because He cares for us He has given the church structure. Qualified elders are to lead, shepherd, teach, and care for the church.

The Church Disciplines

Because Jesus loves His church, He gives us clear instruction for how to go on a rescue mission for those caught in unrepentant sin.