At Living Water Baptist Church we recognize the need for a formal membership. We ask you to commit to membership for four reasons:

 

1. A Biblical reason—We belong to Jesus. “For we are members of his body.” Ephesians 5:30

 

2. A Cultural Reason—It is an antidote to our society. We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything… a job… a marriage… our country. This attitude has even produced a generation of “church shoppers.” Membership swims against the current of American’s “consumer religion” It is an unselfish decision. Commitment always builds character.

 

3. A Practical Reason—It defines who can be counted on. Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every business has a payroll. Every army has an enlistment. Even our country takes a census and requires voter registration. Membership identifies our family.

 

4. A Personal Reason—It produces spiritual growth. The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any specific church family.

 

What is required for membership?

 

1. You are a follower of Jesus Christ, having been spiritually reborn by trusting in Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

 

2. Be or previously have been baptized by immersion after your commitment to follow Jesus Christ.