embership Has Its Privileges!

Why join a church?

1. Community :   The New Testament emphasizes the importance of believers joining together for mutual fellowship and encouragement.  (Hebrews 10:19-25)

2. Service:  As a member of a local church, you will have more opportunities to use your spiritual gifts in serving the Body of Christ (I Peter 4:12).  Most churches require membership for certain areas of service (i.e., teaching, holding office, etc.).

3. Involvement:  As a member, you will be able to vote and express your views on important matters regarding the policies and direction of your local church.  Membership is also required for involvement in most areas of leadership within the church.

4. Commitment:  Through membership, you are expressing your commitment to a local church.  Membership is like a marriage.  It is a public promise and a commitment to another party - in this case, a local body of believers.

Why Eastridge?

1. Our Passion:   The Great Commandment:  Loving God and Loving People.

2. Our Vision:   The Great Commission:  Winning, building, and equipping disciples.

3. Our Focus:   God's Word:  The Bible is central in all our worship and ministries.

Our Requirements...

1. Salvation:  You must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.  This is the most important decision any individual will make in their life, for it determines one's eternal destiny.

2. Baptism:   We believe that baptism is a public testimony of an individual's commitment to Jesus Christ.  While it does not impart salvation, baptism is clearly a step of obedience to Christ.

3. Convictions:  We also believe in common convictions regarding the Christian faith and life to be important in maintaining church unity.  Therefore, Eastridge also requires that its members agree with our "Statement of Faith" and our "Membership Covenant" (See below).

The Process...

1. Eastridge 101:   First, attend our Eastridge 101 Seminar.  This is required for all members so they can become familiar with the vision, beliefs, and ministry of Eastridge.

2. Application:  Following the Eastridge 101 Seminar, simply fill out the "Membership Application" (available at the church), and return it to the Pastor or church office.

3. Interview:  One of our Elders will contact you and arrange for an informal meeting.

4. Confirmation:  Finally, following the interview, the interviewing Elders will present your name(s) to
   the Board of Elders for confirmation.

Eastridge Membership Covenant

Having received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, having been baptized, and being in agreement with the Eastridge "Statement of Faith" and the Eastridge "Vision Statement", I feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Eastridge Church family.  In doing so, I commit myself to God and to others in this family to do the following:

1. I will protect the unity of my church...
   • By acting in love toward other members in the family.
   • By refusing to gossip.
   • By following the leaders God has appointed.
2. I will share the responsibility of my church...
   • By praying for it's health and growth.
   • By inviting my friends to attend, particularly the unchurched.
   • By warmly welcoming those who visit.
3. I will serve in the ministry of my church...
   • By discovering my gifts and talents.
   • By being equipped to serve God and others.
   • By developing a servant's heart.
4. I will support the testimony of my church...
   • By attending faithfully.
   • By living a godly life.
   • By giving regularly.

This page was last updated on 10/31/2006.