Thank you! We’re excited that you’re interested in membership at Water City Church.

We get it; for many Christians, church membership is the clear next step in solidifying a commitment to their church family. But for others, conversations around membership can stir questions like, “Why should I become a member?” or “What benefits does membership offer me?”

These are genuine questions and can stem from a lot of areas. For some, they’re tied to a concern that membership is not found in the Bible. For others, past disappointments or hurt make them hesitant to embrace present vulnerability. For still others, membership can be seen as a lifeless social agreement where members agree to give their time, money, and energy to support an organization.

Unfortunately, if we’re being honest, an increasing number of people are simply more comfortable remaining on the periphery rather than sacrificing their independence because it’s easier. The Apostle Paul challenges that notion by writing, “I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love” (Col 2:2a NLT). Membership resembles the metaphor of a wedding ring. Though neither is mentioned in the Bible, both have come to symbolize a life-giving interdependence in a tangible way.

While rarely taught, Galatians 6:10 says, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” God urges us to love everyone, instructing us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. And we are reminded there’s a subtle yet significant difference between “all people” and “those who belong to the family of believers.”

Family is unique. It’s looking at one another and saying, “Come what may, with God’s help and by God’s grace, we’re in this together, right?”

Now, it’s worth acknowledging that commitments around membership may be challenging at times. They require ongoing prayer, honest conversations, and self-reflection. With this in mind, Water City asks each member to prayerfully consider and then renew their Membership Agreement annually. We hope this will help cultivate healthy and engaged members at Water City.

If you are interested in Membership, we encourage you to sign up for the next Membeship Class.