The invitation to membership is extended to all who believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and so confess this faith before men and be immersed in water into the name of the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Membership can also be transferred from another church, Christian or otherwise, if these same membership requirements have been fulfilled.

Why is membership in a local church so important?

I. A BIBLICAL REASON: CHRIST IS COMMITTED TO HIS CHURCH

“…Christ loved the church, and He gave His life for it.” (Ephesians 5:25)

II. A CULTURAL REASON: IT IS A UNIQUE COMMITMENT IN OUR CULTURE

We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything...a job...a marriage...our country. This attitude has even produced a generation of “church shoppers and hoppers”. Membership swims against the current of America’s “consumer religion.” It is an unselfish decision. Commitment always builds character.

III. A PRACTICAL REASON: IT DETERMINES WHO CAN BE COUNTED ON

Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every business has a payroll. Every army has an enlistment. Even our country takes a census and requires voter registration. Membership identifies our family.

IV. A PERSONAL REASON: MEMBERSHIP ENCOURAGES GROWTH

The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any specific church family.

 

For those considering membership, CHCC periodically offers a Connections 101 class, which specifically covers beliefs of the Christian church, membership, etc.

If you would like more information regarding membership, please contact Wes, senior minister, at  or Ed, associate minister, at . They will be glad to answer any questions you may have.