What does it mean to be a member of Mission Trails Church Mission Valley?
It means that I meet the requirements for membership and am committing myself to be a part of the Mission Trails Church Mission Valley family.
What are the requirements for membership at this church?
1) You have placed your faith in Christ
2) You have been baptized after you made a decision to place your faith in Christ as a symbol of what Jesus did for us
3) You have attended the membership class of Mission Trails Church Mission Valley
Read at the bottom of this page for a more detailed explanation of why we have church membership.
Mission Trails Church is made up of ordinary people volunteering and serving with their time and skills.
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Why does your church have membership?
– Every Person Matters – to God, so we want to make sure that we reflect that in how we care for the people who want to be a part of our church. Through an active church membership, leadership is able to make sure that every person is cared for appropriately. If we didn’t count money, the IRS would shut us down. If we don’t keep track of who is a part of our church, we deserve to be shut down. Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Peter 5:1-4
– Make the Relationship Official. – This gives our church family and leadership a clear picture of where they are and where they are going in their process of following Jesus’ way. The Bible calls people to love one another, continue meeting together, be united in belief and purpose, have accountability and more. Church membership helps the church family and the leadership to accomplish these goals. Matthew 18:15-19, Hebrews 10:23-25
– Be Effective in Sending out the church family. – Church membership is the foundation for people serving in our church in a variety ways. Many positions do not require membership, and we encourage everyone to be involved at some level. Still, when people join our church family as a member, it gives the church an opportunity to help that individual understanding their gifting, receiving training, and find an outlet to use their gifts, skills, and talents. John 20:21, Ephesians 4:11-13
– Biblical Model and Pattern – Aside from all these practical benefits, church membership is referenced in a variety of ways in the New Testament of the Bible. It is presented as a model that should be practiced in all churches. 1 Corinthians 5:12, 2 Corinthians 2:5-8,