PRIESTHOOD CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

We welcome into membership any person regardless of race, ethnic origin, or prior denominational affiliation whose faith for salvation is solely in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who testifies of the new birth and who has been baptized in water in light of the Lord's command in Matthew 28:18-19. The standards of congregational membership, in addition to the above, shall be:

1.  Agreement with the above Mission Statement and the Essentials of a Sound Faith of Priesthood Church.
2.  Obtain the membership questionnaire, made available in the "New Members Orientation Course* or by request from the church office.
3.  Faithfully attend worship services, Bible studies and other church functions, honoring the need for mutual edification, practical acts of serving and active participation in the church's ministry unto the Lord.
4.  Honor the principle of tithes and offerings as the Biblical standard for Christian stewardship.
5.  Commit to walk in unity of purpose with the church leaders, showing respect and support for the pastor, elders, board members and other delegated church leaders who assist the pastor in the spiritual and practical aspects of the ministry.
6.  Be a representative member of the Body of Christ at all times, in the church, the home, the workplace and the community.

Becoming a Member

Applications for membership are welcome at any time. Interested persons may submit a completed membership questionnaire to the appointed representative by requesting an appointment; or before or after a regularly scheduled church service; or by delivery to the church office in person or by mail. Review of the submitted questionnaire will be followed by an invitation for an orientation meeting with the pastor and/or an elder to clarify any details that may be pertinent to the new members) and to prepare for congregational affirmation of the new member during an upcoming worship service. Applicants that meet the membership requirements shall be publicly received in the congregation. On a Sunday soon after the pastoral orientation meeting, new members will be presented to the congregation for recognition and a prayer of blessing in honor of the Lord who adds to the church and sets members in the Body as it pleases Him. Those so received shall be added to the roster of active congregational members.