Gateway to Membership at Church of the Atonement
At Church of the Atonement, we believe that membership is a spiritually significant step in the life of the Christian. Consider, what does it mean to join a church? –To publicly commit oneself to be part of a local body of believers. Many Christians confess they are part of the Body of Christ by virtue of their believing in Jesus. Confessions of belief include the commitment to live out our beliefs. That’s where publicly identifying with a church comes in and living as a member of that body of believers.
Most people who become members of Atonement did not arrive as members of another church. The idea is new to many. No one is rushed to make a decision. We all need growing room.
Once or twice a year, we offer our Gateway Sunday school class, a 7-week orientation to the church and to membership that helps prepare people to that step. In Gateway, you will learn in community with others.
How does a person start to become a member?
What are the steps in becoming a member at Church of the Atonement?
Note:
If you desire to join Church of the Atonement and have not been previously baptized, a pastor will baptize you during a worship service at the time you are received.
Most people who become members of Atonement did not arrive as members of another church. The idea is new to many. No one is rushed to make a decision. We all need growing room.
Once or twice a year, we offer our Gateway Sunday school class, a 7-week orientation to the church and to membership that helps prepare people to that step. In Gateway, you will learn in community with others.
How does a person start to become a member?
- By coming to faith in Christ
- By reaffirming one’s faith in Christ
- By transferring membership from another church
- By asking to become an “associate member” if one is living in this area for a limited period before returning to his or her home church
What are the steps in becoming a member at Church of the Atonement?
- Attend the Gateway Orientation and Membership class.
- Tell Pastor Young or Pastor Little that you desire to join the church.
- Complete your Membership Application and Commitment Form.
- Meet with our elders for a conversation in which you share your testimony of Christian faith and address the membership questions.
- Be received during a worship service.
Note:
If you desire to join Church of the Atonement and have not been previously baptized, a pastor will baptize you during a worship service at the time you are received.