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The Membership Application is now available as a pdf file.  Click on "Application" above to open it.  You may fill it out online, print it and turn it in to Pastor Ivey or the church office.

Core Doctrine

Church Covenant

Why is Membership Important?

First, you are making a statement of belonging to the body of Christ, you are identifying with a visible representation of the body of Christ in this community. All the New Testament Christians affiliated and associated themselves with groups of Christians known as set apart assemblies.

Second, you are placing yourself into an accountability relationship with other Christians for the sake of growth, walk, and ministry.

Third, you are best able to function with your gifts and abilities as a part of an organized assembly of believers.

Requirements of Membership at MBC

The first requirement is testimony of a relationship with Jesus Christ through repentance and the forgiveness of sins.  This is an acknowledgment of "One Lord and one hope of our calling."

The second requirement is an acknowledgement of the "one faith."  Obviously, MBC is a Baptist church, looking at scripture through a Baptist paradigm.  We recognize that you may be from another background, with other lenses and paradigms, and so you may have been taught scripture applications that have a different tint. However, we come together in this place, unified and committed to the "faith that was once delivered to the saints." A person doesn't have to be a "Baptist" to become a committed member of this church, but you do need to agree with the core doctrines of the Word of God that are held by all New Testament believers, and be willing to walk in unity with this congregation and its leadership.

The third requirement of committed membership at Mission Baptist Church is authorized baptism, after salvation, by immersion. This is the outward symbol of the inward reality. We hold that the original meaning of the word baptism, the record of history, and the purpose of identification all point to immersion as the best mode of fulfilling God's command. These are some of the reasons that we require obedience to Christ's command through baptism by immersion after salvation for church membership.

Application for Membership

You may print or pick up a membership application from the Welcome Desk, then turn it into the office, welcome desk, or even the offering once you have filled it out. A church leader will contact you after it has been received.

Membership is for people who meet the three specified requirements and wish to publicly identify with MBC. By joining the church, you are placing yourself into an accountability relationship with other believers of like faith and commitment in order to grow, minister, pray, and give with a common heart and vision.

Applicants for membership may request that a "transfer of letter" be sent from their former church of like faith and practice.

Applicants who have family or ministry ties in a church located elsewhere, but want to publicly identify with MBC during their time in our community may become full members of Mission Baptist upon their statement of faith and testimony of scriptural baptism without transferring their membership from their "home" church.