What it means to be a member…

Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ is a joy and a privilege. It is also a commitment to participate in Christ’s mission. A faithful member bears witness to God’s love and grace and promises to be involved responsibly in the ministry of Christ’s Church. Such involvement includes:

• Proclaiming the good news in word and deed,

• Taking part in the common life and worship of a congregation,

• Lifting one another up in prayer, mutual concern, and active support,

• Studying Scripture and the issues of Christian faith and life,

• Supporting the ministry of the church through the giving of money, time, and talents,

• Demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church,

• Responding to God’s activity in the world through service to others,

• Living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social relationships of life,

• Working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment,

• Participating in the governing responsibilities of the church, and

• Reviewing and evaluating regularly the integrity of one’s membership, and considering ways in which one’s participation in the worship and service of the church may be increased and made more meaningful.

G-1.0304 The Ministry of Members

The Gospel leads members to extend the fellowship of Christ to all persons. Failure to do so
constitutes a rejection of Christ himself and causes a scandal to the Gospel.

G-1.0302 Welcome and Openness