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Why Become A Member?
We at Covenant Chapel believe that being a
Christian not only means believing in Jesus Christ,
but belonging to his body as well. Being a Christian
and being a part of a church body are inseparable.
While most other social clubs or organizations exist
to serve its members, the Christian Church is
completely different in that its members are called
to serve the church and others within it. Becoming a
committed member is a public
declaration to support the church and live according
to the Word of God. It is a way for believers to
have a sense of ownership of, a spirit of
unity within, and a form of
accountability from the church. In Acts 2:46-47, the
people met together at the temple
and shared their food and homes with one another as
a display of their unity and accountability.
If you consider Covenant Chapel to be your home, we
encourage you to sign up for membership classes and
become a member.
Membership Process
The first step to becoming a member at
Covenant Chapel is to sign up for our membership
classes. The membership process lasts for a total of
six weeks. Classes, which usually meet for an hour
to an hour and a half, are held every Sunday for
four weeks leading up to an interview which is
conducted on the fifth week. During the interview,
there will be a meeting with the Session (the
church's ruling elders and pastors) which usually
lasts around 60 minutes.
Once you have completed the membership process, an
oath will be taken in front of the congregation
during the worship service the following Sunday.
This allows the congregation to serve as witnesses
of the candidate's membership induction and fosters
a spirit of support and accountability within the
context of the church body. Finally, a membership
certificate will be presented to finalize the
induction process.
If you would like to become a member, please contact
anyone on our
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