Exploring Membership

What are the benefits of being a member of a Church?

• It identifies a person as a genuine believer (Eph. 2:19; Rom. 12:2-5)
• It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage them in their walk with Christ (Gal. 6:1-2; Heb. 10:24-25)
• It gives them a place to discover and use their gifts in ministry (1 Cor. 12:4-27
• It places them under the spiritual protection of Godly leaders (Heb. 13:17; Acts 20:28-29)
• It gives them the accountability they need to grow (Eph. 5:21)

What can you expect as a member of FLC?

• Scripture
  • We value the divinely inspired Word of God that provides hope, inspiration and guidance through continuous study and engagement.
• Service
  • We value fulfilling the needs of people by loving them the way Jesus loves us.
• Compassion
  • We value showing the love of Jesus through sharing God’s grace with others.
• God’s Family
  • We value Jesus’ sacrifice for the entirety of humanity, so we welcome all people as He welcomes us.

What is it like to be a Christian without a church home?

• A football player without a team
• A soldier without a platoon
• A tuba player without an orchestra
• A sheep without a flock
• A child without a family
• A Christian without a church is an orphan.

What do we expect from our members?

• Learn
  • Study God’s Word as individuals and community
• Live
  • Showing others how to follow Jesus
• Love
  • Sharing how Jesus transforms your life through serving and stories

What can our members expect from their church?

• An opportunity to hear the preached Word
• An opportunity for fellowship
• An opportunity to mature as a Christian through Christian education
• An opportunity to use their spiritual gifts to the glory of God and the edification of humankind
• An opportunity to partner with Christ in building His Kingdom

How does someone become a member of Faith Lutheran Church?

• Receive Baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
• Attend membership exploration class

What is covered in the FLC New Member Class?

• Week 1 is about Church (global)
  • What is the Church?
  • What is the Church for?
  • How do you fit into the Church?
  • The Church and Mission
  • About Mission at Faith
• Week 2 is about Church (local)
  • Mission, Vision, and Purpose of Faith
    • As Individuals and As a Congregation (Community)
  • To what are you promising?
  • What does Faith promise to you?
  • History of Faith
  • Tour of Faith
• Week 3 is about Theology
  • A game of Lutheran Theology
  • As Lutheran Christians we accent…
  • It’s important to know your theology…
• Week 4 is about You
  • Who God created you to be
  • Being a part of the body
  • What’s Your Part?