Grace Church Requirements for Membership |
Grace Church Requirements for Membership
1. A Clear Testimony of Salvation
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." Luke 19:10 At Grace Church we want you to experience an intimate walk with Christ. To do this you must first understand your need for a savior and Christ's sacrifice on your behalf. Our members each have a personal testimony of salvation in Jesus Christ. You will be asked to write your testimony of how and when you first invited Christ into your life. You will also be asked to share your story verbally during the membership interview. If you have not been baptized by immersion following your conversion, and are ready to take this step of obedience, you will also get to share your recorded story with the congregation.
Your testimony is a very personal experience. One of the greatest joys the ministry staff and membership coaches have is hearing your story. It is a cause for celebration and thanksgiving! Some people have never articulated their story. We want to help you shape your story so that it is concise and clear. It can be one of the best ways to bring others to Christ.
2. Believer's Baptism by Immersion
The Bible is clear that baptism is the immersion of a believer in water. If you have not yet experienced the tremendous joy of being baptized as a believer, you will want to discuss this with your membership coach. For more information about this important event in your spiritual journey, please contact Kathy Veurink, our Director of Baptism at 952-224-3132.
3. Agreement with our Statement of Faith and Membership Covenant
The purpose of our Statement of Faith is to provide the common understanding of the essential elements of our faith. Because of the wide diversity of church backgrounds that are present at Grace Church, it is important that you read it carefully. If you have specific questions please share these questions with your membership coach.
When you sign the Membership Covenant you are embracing the heart and soul of Grace Church. You commit to contributing to our mission of developing deeper intimacy with God, influencing our community, inspiring others around you, and impacting this world with the gospel of Christ.