MEANINGFUL
MEMBERSHIP.
Church is more than a place we attend. It is a people to whom we belong.
Discovery Class
KNOWN.
COMMITTED.
TOGETHER.
We believe the Christian life is meant to be lived in committed fellowship with a local church. Membership identifies a particular people with whom we worship, grow, serve, and care for one another.
It also allows the church to know whom it is responsible to shepherd and whom the congregation is affirming as fellow followers of Christ.
Romans 12:4–5 · 1 Corinthians 12:27 · Hebrews 13:17LIFE TOGETHER.
Membership is active participation in the life and mission of the church.
Gather Faithfully
Worship, hear God's Word, pray, share the Lord's Supper, and fellowship together.
Hebrews 10:24–25Pursue Christ
Grow in truth, repentance, holiness, and obedience to Christ.
Hebrews 3:12–14Love One Another
Pray, encourage, forgive, serve, show hospitality, and bear one another's burdens.
John 13:34–35Build Up the Church
Use your gifts for the good of others and participate in the ministry of the body.
Ephesians 4:11–16Guard the Gospel
Know God's Word and help preserve the gospel entrusted to the church.
Galatians 1:6–9Make Christ Known
Share the gospel, make disciples, and participate in Christ's mission together.
Matthew 28:18–20KNOWN AND
CARED FOR.
Elders are responsible to shepherd the members entrusted to their care through teaching, prayer, counsel, encouragement, and protection. Members likewise share responsibility to disciple, encourage, serve, and care for one another.
Acts 20:28 · Hebrews 13:17 · 1 Peter 5:2–3
YOUR NEXT STEPS.
Our covenant summarizes how we commit to live together as a church under Scripture.
Read the Covenant →Learn about Loftstofan, our beliefs, and membership.
Discuss the gospel, your testimony, baptism, and any questions.
The congregation receives prospective members into membership.
Discovery Class is the place to begin, with no obligation to join.