Membership
At Point of Grace we encourage membership. Although church membership is not a biblical mandate we believe there are substantive spiritual advantages to membership. We believe that church involvement without the formal commitment of membership is not unlike being married without having a ceremony.
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What Does Membership Mean?
- Affirming ones commitment to Jesus Christ through active involvement in His Body.
- Committed in being connected to one another in love and trust as a church family.
- The privilege of being under the spiritual authority and godly wisdom of Elders.
- The privilege to participate in congregational discussions regarding:
- Annual budget, or other major financial transactions.
- Initial presentation and annual evaluation of Elders
- Any items brought to congregation by Elders;
- The privilege to be considered for service in positions of Elder, Deacon, or Staff.
Criteria For Membership
- Confession of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior;
- Commitment to living a lifestyle bringing glory to Jesus Christ, inside and outside the church knowing that the kingdom of God is not a nepotinist;
- Willingness to fully support ministries, leadership, philosophy, and objectives of Point of Grace Community Church (PGCC).
- Baptism (membership is recognized following baptism or recognition of prior baptism).
- Interviewed and approved for membership by PGCC Elders.
- Membership in only one local church (PGCC).
- Minimum of 16 years of age.
Responsibility of Membership
- Daily demonstrating personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
- Attending worship regularly.
- Attending and participating in annual congregational meeting.
- Giving of time and talent through service in ministry.
- Regular involvement in personal & communal spiritual growth - i.e., small group bible study, prayer;
- Fellowship with others in peace and harmony;
- Financial investment in God's work, based upon one's ability. PGCC believes in tithing;
- Supporting our pastors, Elders, deacons, staff, and leadership
Each PGCC member shall read and sign the following Covenant
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I have entered into a personal relationship with Him. I have been baptized in Christ and am led by God to become affiliated with the members of Christ’s Body gathered under the name, Point of Grace Community Church by becoming a member of this church family. I have read and agree with the Mission Statement, Statement of Beliefs, and Bylaws of this church and I commit myself to God and to my fellow members in promising to do the following to the very best of my ability:
- I will protect the peace and unity of my church
- by demonstrating grace and love to all its members
- by refusing to engage in any form of gossip, slander or malicious talk
- by supporting, following and submitting to the leadership of this church (Romans 14:19, I Peter 1:22, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrew 13:17:18)
- I will share in the responsibilities of my church
- by praying earnestly for my church, its leadership, its growth and its unity
- by inviting unbelievers to attend
- by warmly welcoming all who enter
- by being real, transparent, and honest (I Thessalonians 1:2, Philemon 1:6, Romans 15:7)
- I will serve in the ministries of this church
- by discovering and using the gifts and talents given to me by God
- by being ready and willing, when asked by the Elders, Staff and leadership of this church, to serve
- by praying for and developing the heart of a servant
- by being open and available to attend training sessions or studies that will help me minister more effectively as I am able (I Peter 4:1, Ephesians 4:11-13, Philippians 2:3-4)
- I will support this church
- by attending worship gatherings and scheduled meetings faithfully
- by living a godly life so as to be a light in the world for those who are lost
- by giving financially to the ministry of this church (Hebrews 10:25, Philippians 1:27, Leviticus 27:30)
