At Grace Life, membership is a commitment to walk together in covenant community with a local body of believers. It’s the difference between attending a church and being the church. The New Testament's picture of a church is that of a body or family who gathers together in a committed relationship , not simply an event to attend. Church membership at Grace Life provides our church family the opportunity to be apart of that exact description. 

Membership means viewing Grace Life as your primary context for fellowship and ministry: prayer, encouragement, teaching, discipling, accountability, and discipline. That's what covenant means — not a legal formality, but a promise to walk with one another as imitators of Christ. Membership gives you the fullest opportunity to worship, connect, serve, and go here at Grace Life. Finally, membership gives our pastors the ability to shepherd with real compassion, care, and accountability. One day, our pastors will give an account for the fold that God has entrusted them to shepherd; covenant members give them the opportunity to be faithful to that call!

1. Receive Jesus as Savior and obey Him through immersion baptism.
2. Attend a Membership Matters class.
3. Participate in an interview with Pastor Joel.
4. Be affirmed by your Life Group.
5. Be affirmed by our church family in a Covenant service.

I've accepted Jesus as Savior, but haven't been baptized by immersion. Do I still need to be baptized by immersion?

Yes. We believe baptism by immersion (having your body briefly submerged under water) in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is an act of obedience symbolizing your faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, your death to sin, the burial of your old life, and your resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. Why we baptize.

I've already accepted Jesus as my Savior and been baptized by immersion in another church. Do I need to be baptized again?

No. If you’ve been baptized by immersion in another church, we ask that church to transfer your membership here. You still need to attend a Membership Matters class, participate in an interview, and be affirmed in a Covenant Service.

What is a Membership Matters class?

Membership Matters is offered the second Sunday of each month at 10:30 am. It includes lunch and covers our church’s history, leadership, beliefs, affiliations, ministry opportunities, and member expectations. Childcare is provided.

What is the interview with Pastor Joel?

Pastor Joel will interview you to get to know you and what God has done in your life. We love to hear what our members are passionate about to assist you in getting plugged in so you can serve. It also helps our staff know how to best serve you! Click below to fill out the Member Survey and bring it with you when you attend the class.

What is a Life Group Affirmation?

We believe Life Groups are the lifeblood of our church family. They create opportunities to connect with others, build meaningful relationships, and grow together through similar seasons of life. We pray that every new member finds a place to connect with other believers and grow in their faith.

Life Group Affirmation is a special opportunity for your Life Group to pray over you and welcome you as you become part of our church family.

What is a Covenant Service?

Covenant Service is a special service we have about every six weeks. During Covenant Service, we welcome new members into our church family, walk alongside families as they participate in Parent Commissioning, celebrate those who publicly profess their faith through believer’s baptism, and invite new members to read our church covenant with us for the first time.

What do you expect from me after I join?

Regular attendance at services and Life Group, a commitment to our church covenant, and a commitment to grow as a disciple of Christ through worshiping, connecting, serving, and going.