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What is Church Membership?
When an individual is saved, they become a member of the body of Christ, also known as the Universal Church (1 Cor. 12:13, Rom. 12:5). But in the New Testament you also see individuals partner with a local body of believers to serve and obey God. This is important for all believers, because we are commanded to:
Receive instruction from God’s Word (1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 4:2)
To serve and edify one another (Rom. 12:3-8; 1 Cor. 12:4-31; 1 Pet. 4:10-11)
To participate in communion (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:38-42)
To proclaim the gospel to those who are lost (Matt. 28:18-20)
Additionally, we are called to hold one another accountable and to submit to biblical authority in the body (Heb. 13:17; 1 Cor. 5:1-13; Matt. 18:17). When one becomes a part of a church, they submit to the care and the authority of the elders God has placed in that congregation.
This is the model we strive to follow at Providence. Membership is not just a club, it is a commitment to partnering in gospel ministry!
Partner with Providence
If you are interested in becoming a member of Providence Bible Church, please fill out our membership application below. Afterward, an elder will reach out to you with more information.