Becoming a Member
We believe that Christian faith is about relationships. It is about our relationship with God and our relationships with each other. In both cases, we believe that Jesus reveals what is essential about all of our relationships. Jesus lived in awareness of God's presence and placed his trust in God. In him, we hear God's invitation to live a relationship of intimacy and faithfulness. Jesus welcomed anone who would respond to this invitation.
Becoming a member of a church is a way that we identify with other people who have committed themselves living as a follower of Jesus. It is a way of saying, "This is who I am and this is what matters to me." It is a commitment to a lifetime of learning and growing in our relationships with God and with one another. Being a part of the church is a way that we witness to our faith in God and open ourselves to relationships that only Christian community can offer.
This is the reason that, every Sunday, we invite persons who are not members of Fishing Creek Baptist Church to make this community their church home. If you are someone who is considering the possibility of becoming a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church, we hope the following Frequently Asked Questions will help you get a better sense of what is involved with joining our church.
We believe that Christian faith is about relationships. It is about our relationship with God and our relationships with each other. In both cases, we believe that Jesus reveals what is essential about all of our relationships. Jesus lived in awareness of God's presence and placed his trust in God. In him, we hear God's invitation to live a relationship of intimacy and faithfulness. Jesus welcomed anone who would respond to this invitation.
Becoming a member of a church is a way that we identify with other people who have committed themselves living as a follower of Jesus. It is a way of saying, "This is who I am and this is what matters to me." It is a commitment to a lifetime of learning and growing in our relationships with God and with one another. Being a part of the church is a way that we witness to our faith in God and open ourselves to relationships that only Christian community can offer.
This is the reason that, every Sunday, we invite persons who are not members of Fishing Creek Baptist Church to make this community their church home. If you are someone who is considering the possibility of becoming a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church, we hope the following Frequently Asked Questions will help you get a better sense of what is involved with joining our church.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can join Fishing Creek Baptist Church?
Anyone!
What are the ways that a person can join Fishing Creek Baptist Church?
There are 3 basic ways:
1) Profession of Faith and Baptism. This is when a person is making their first public, adult profession of faith in Christ as Lord and Savior. This does not necessarily mean that you are just becoming a believer at the time, but that you are now making your decision public, requesting baptism and membership.
2) Transfer of Letter. This is just a fancy way of saying that you are already a member of another church and are simply wanting to move your membership to our church. We understand and recognize that not all churches have "membership" and that you may just simply be joining our church without an official transfer.
3) Statement of Christian Experience. This option is for those who are neither making a first-time profession of faith OR coming from another church. New members in this category are simply saying, "I'm not a new Christian, and I don't have a current membership but I want to be a member of this church."
Who can join Fishing Creek Baptist Church?
Anyone!
What are the ways that a person can join Fishing Creek Baptist Church?
There are 3 basic ways:
1) Profession of Faith and Baptism. This is when a person is making their first public, adult profession of faith in Christ as Lord and Savior. This does not necessarily mean that you are just becoming a believer at the time, but that you are now making your decision public, requesting baptism and membership.
2) Transfer of Letter. This is just a fancy way of saying that you are already a member of another church and are simply wanting to move your membership to our church. We understand and recognize that not all churches have "membership" and that you may just simply be joining our church without an official transfer.
3) Statement of Christian Experience. This option is for those who are neither making a first-time profession of faith OR coming from another church. New members in this category are simply saying, "I'm not a new Christian, and I don't have a current membership but I want to be a member of this church."