7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership - 1136

What is the big deal about membership? Personally committing to church membership will help you grow spiritually. God did not design us to grow in isolation. Being on a spiritual island is lonely. The church is a community of imperfect people serving a perfect Savior together. We commit together to follow Him. The real reason you join a church is simple. Jesus is there. When church members fulfill their 7 basic responsibilities the presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit becomes self-evident. Every Christ follower is meant to be connected to the church. You are not here by accident. God has a plan for you, and that plan includes being a faithful and active part of a local church. Church membership includes seven basics of belonging. 1. Worship: Saying “yes” to God 2. Grow: Making disciples who make disciples 3. Serve: Reaching outward beyond yourself 4. Give: Honoring God with your offering 5. Pray: Prioritizing God’s will through prayer 6. Seek unity: Keeping the main thing the main thing 7. Sacrifice: Putting others before yourself Embrace the seven basics of belonging and serve God more through the church. You need your church, and your church needs you. The church is not a destination point for crowds. The church is a vehicle designed by God to reach the neighborhoods and the nations. Welcome to your church. God is here. You belong here.
ASIN: 0578853434
VSKU: 5ALSUN000693_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rainer, Sam
Binding: Paperback