Why Membership?
Church membership matters because the Bible describes the church as more than a place we attend. It is a people, and a family that is united in the mission that we share. A biblical church makes disciples, teaches God’s Word faithfully, and centers its life on Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and the Lord’s Supper.
Scripture calls us to be devoted to one another, not just loosely connected. It means committing to gather regularly, encouraging one another, and staying rooted in God’s Word. It’s walking in loving accountability: restoring, confessing, praying, and carrying the burdens of one another. Membership isn’t about adding your name to a list; it’s about fulfilling the role that God has gifted you for in the local body of believers. We don’t watch church happen, we are the church, and each of us have a job to do.
Scripture calls us to be devoted to one another, not just loosely connected. It means committing to gather regularly, encouraging one another, and staying rooted in God’s Word. It’s walking in loving accountability: restoring, confessing, praying, and carrying the burdens of one another. Membership isn’t about adding your name to a list; it’s about fulfilling the role that God has gifted you for in the local body of believers. We don’t watch church happen, we are the church, and each of us have a job to do.
Hope Church Membership Requirements
1. Follower of Jesus
2. Biblically Baptized
3. Active Member of a Small Group
4. Affirm the Core Beliefs of Hope Church
5. Bought into the Vision
6. Gives of Resources
2. Biblically Baptized
3. Active Member of a Small Group
4. Affirm the Core Beliefs of Hope Church
5. Bought into the Vision
6. Gives of Resources
New Members Class
Hope Church typically has class for prospective members 3 times a year. If you are interested in the next available class, please sign up below.