Membership
If the Bible is the cornerstone of our church, then membership is the cement that holds us all together. Both Christ and Paul pointed us toward membership for our encouragement, our protection, and our instruction. We seek to carry out this vision through our four-step process by which to join Cornerstone Church.
Membership Class – All prospective members must attend our Membership Matters class. The curriculum is composed of six segments entitled:
Why Join a Church?
Statement of Faith
Church Covenant
Church History
Missions & Outreach
Life Together
Courses are offered periodically throughout the year, either in a Friday night/Saturday morning format, or on Sunday mornings. Upon completion, those who attended all six classes are able but not obligated to sign up for a membership interview, the second step of the membership process.
Membership Interview – The prospective member meets with an elder to provide basic biographical information and recount God’s converting work in his or her life. The prospective member would then sign the statement of faith and church covenant, and the application would go to the elders.
Elder Affirmation – At a regularly scheduled elders’ meeting, the elder will review the applicant’s testimony with the other elders. Upon receiving their collective approval, the candidate is affirmed as a church member.
Congregational Reception - New members are received during a regular worship service, where they publicly affirm their faith in Christ and take the vows of church membership. This is a joyful moment in the life of our church family as we welcome them into our fellowship.