This week, Pastoral Elder Jadae Fox brings a message about church membership pulled from various books of the Bible. While there is no clear command in scripture to “become a church member”; there is a clear biblical principle of belonging.  We believe that church membership makes both the individual believer and the local church more effective in completing their God given purpose and mission. After listening to the sermon, you might want to reflect on the following questions:

1. Where do we see the biblical principle and need of church membership as it relates to the following:a. How we define the local church and our relationship to each other.b. The command for Elders to Shepherd the local churchc. The local church’s ability to bring correction and discipline when neededd. The command of the church to summit to their leaders and to each other. (Heb. 13:17, Eph. 4:21)
2. What is one thing that the Lord is asking of you in response to the message?
3. If you’re not a member, what is holding you back?