Why Covenant Partner vs Membership
Does it really matter if I’m a member of my church or not? Why do I have to sign anything? People often ask these questions about our membership process, skeptical as to why there seem to be “hoops” to jump through.
It’s true. We take our partnership seriously and with a lot of gravity. Committing yourself to a body of believers is weighty. But it’s also wonderful. We have chosen the term “Partner” instead of “Member” because, with a partnership, there comes responsibilities—in contrast to the privileges that go along with memberships. When Covenant Partners join, they commit to a spiritual family that provides encouragement and support. They are called to a biblical degree of responsibility, service, and sacrifice to their brothers and sisters. Our leaders also pledge to assist our Covenant Partners with care, counsel, prayer, and teaching.
Signing the Covenant
The final step in becoming a member is to meet with our pastor to sign the Membership Covenant. We will explain the covenant, listen to your testimony, and answer any questions you might have. Once you fulfill the requirements of membership and sign the covenant, you are considered a Covenant Partner.