Becoming a member of a church means moving from attendance and even participation to ownership--being openly "a part of it"
as the Apostle Paul says. Church membership is a way of publicly
owning Jesus as his disciple, and belonging to a particular group of his
people as the visible expression of his body. The local church is how
Jesus manifests himself on earth. For anyone who is serious about
linking their destiny to Jesus', church membership is the next step in
commitment. Much like getting married or becoming a citizen, we move
into a relationship of greater blessing, the privilege of serving, and
the opportunity to give and receive love on a whole new level.
Membership classes at Knowlton are typically held on a Saturday
morning, and are an informal but thought-out time of investigation and conversation about our mission, our vision, and our core
beliefs. The next class will be Saturday, March 17th, 9:00am-1:00pm, lunch provided.
Is Membership Important?-John Piper (text and video)
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