How to Become a Member of Emmaus Bible Church
Basic Requirements to be a Member
Members must be persons who give a clear testimony and evidence of saving faith in the person and work of Christ, have been baptized, agree with the Statement of Faith (or made their disagreement known to an Elder), adhere to the EBC Membership Agreement and have their membership application approved by the Elders.
Membership Process
1. Read the Statement of Faith, Constitution, and Membership agreement (below).
2. Attend the new member's class.
3. Meet with one of the pastors for a membership interview.
4. Receive elder approval as a new member.
5. Be introduced as a new member during a Sunday morning service.
Membership Agreement
What follows is the Emmaus Bible Church membership agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to communicate biblical priorities for Christians within the local church.
"Because God has graciously called me into fellowship with Him, through His Son and by the Holy Spirit, and being convinced from Scripture that the Christian life is to be lived out in the context of the church, and that that this local assembly is a biblical expression of such a church, I joyfully enter into the fellowship of Emmaus Bible Church.
I will aim therefore, with the aid of the Holy Spirit and in response to the gospel of Christ, to walk together in Christian love, to be submissive to the leadership of the Elders, to strive for the advancement of the ministry of this church--even to the laying down of my life in the service to Christ--to promote its growth in the gospel; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully, sacrificially, and regularly of my income as God has graciously blessed me. In view of the glory of Christ and the purity of the church, I will aim to serve Christ and one another heartily, according to my gifts and talents. I expect and trust that if I am persistent in sin that this body of believers at Emmaus Bible Church will hold me accountable with loving reproof, instruction and exhortation to help keep me faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ. If ever I continue without true repentance, I implore this body to seek my spiritual restoration by following Jesus' plan for purity in his church as outlined in Matthew 18:15-20.
I moreover resolve that if the Lord moves me from this church that I do so in a manner consistent with biblical love, communication, truth and the good of Christ's body, including notifying and requesting counsel from EBC leadership, and further, to unite with a church where I can carry out the principles and spirit of this agreement.”
Membership Questions
If you have any questions about membership or would like to become a member please contact us and a pastor will get back with you.