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I belong..
........Why should
I become a member?
Some wonder where this
journey of Grace takes you. Here are some questions and answers about
membership at Granite Springs.
 I belong… Why should I
become a member? Many people serve whole-heartedly, give regularly,
participate actively, attend consistently and yet they are not members.
Is this OK?
While we believe that faith in Jesus Christ is personal, we do not believe
it is private. Rather, it is lived out and expressed in community.
By becoming a member, you are publicly
saying, “Jesus, I love you and Granite Springs is my spiritual home. I
want to tell people so that I can’t be fake about it. It’s a little bit
like signing your name to a document. It puts a piece of yourself into
the commitment and is a way of saying, “No, I really mean this.”
I’m not sure about some
things, and not sure I want to belong publicly. What happens if I don’t
become a member?
It is our desire to be hospitable and welcoming. We invite you to
explore, ask questions, “kick the tires” for as long as necessary. We
really mean that—even if you never become a member! We want you to
know you can belong without becoming a member. As an active attender,
you can participate in the life of this church in many ways. Indeed, many
do.
What happens if I become
a member and then decide I need to move on?
God bless you! We understand that there are seasons to our life.
Sometimes God calls us to another place. Please leave well!
What happens if I’ve
been a member at another church?
If you would like to let your previous church know that you have joined
Granite Springs, you are welcome to do so. We ask that all people
participate in our membership process regardless of any previous church
membership.
Are there any tangible
benefits of membership?
In addition to your public commitment to Jesus and his church there are a
few fringe benefits of membership. Ok, we admit they’re small, but you
should know about them anyway. Members of GS…
- have voting privileges at congregational
meetings.
- are eligible to hold offices of elder
and deacon at Granite Springs.
- have priority access to the facility for
ministry events, etc. and can rent the facility for family or personal
events at reduced rates.
- Join the people of God everywhere is
proclaiming their allegiance to Christ and His church. Thanks for
coming together with us to build the kingdom.
How do
I know if I’m ready for membership?
First, we ask that you have been attending Granite Springs regularly for
at least 6 months? We want you to have the opportunity to “kick the
tires” of life around here and see if it fits for you. There are many
Christian churches in which you can serve God and grow as a follower of
him. We want you to have some clarity about your fit in this church.
Second, it’s really up to you. Think about how you might answer the
questions under the membership interview section. Do you feel ready to
answer? Do you still have questions about the questions? Feel free to
talk with Doug or Kevin about any questions or concerns you might have?
What is the
membership covenant?
It describes the commitment we make each other as members of this church.
We say that for as long as God calls us to this place, we commit by God’s
grace to living according to the covenant.
Do I
need to get baptized?
If you’ve never been baptized in a Christian Church (in the name of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit), then yes, it is your privilege to be
baptized.
What
exactly is baptism and how is it related to membership? I’ve seen a
“profession of faith” at Granite Springs Church. What is that?
About Membership...
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Membership means a public commitment to
Granite Springs Church
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It is a reaffirmation of one’s public
profession of faith.
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Adults who make public profession of faith
or adults who are baptized automatically become members.
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