CATEGORIES & PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP

 
 
To be called to salvation as well as service is a grace from God and, therefore, a privilege. Different categories of membership carry with it different privileges of service.

 
 
A Baptized Member — a person who has received the sacrament of baptism but who has not made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
 
Privileges:
·         To be subject to the pastoral care of the church.
·         To submit to the instruction of the church.
·         To participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
 
 
An Active Member — a person who has made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, has received the Sacrament of Baptism, has voluntarily submitted to the government of the church, and participates in the church’s work and worship.
 
Privileges:
·         To be subject to the pastoral care of the church.
·         To submit to the instruction of the church.
·         To present children for baptism.
·         To take part in meetings of the congregation.
·         To vote and hold office.
·         To participate in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
 
 
An Inactive Member — a person who no longer participates in the church’s work and worship.
 
Privileges:
·         To be subject to the pastoral care of the church.
·         To submit to the instruction of the church.
·         To present children for baptism.
·         To participate in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. 
 
 
An Affiliate Member — a person who is an active member of another church, who has temporarily moved from the community where active membership is situated, and who has presented a certificate of good standing for that church.
 
Privileges:
·         To be subject to the pastoral care of the church.
·         To submit to the instruction of the church.
·         To present children for baptism.
·         To take part in meetings of the congregation.
·         To participate in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
  
 
Non-Members — persons who have not publicly responded to Christ’s call to the church.
 
Privileges:
·         To participate in the life and worship of the church.
·         If baptized, to participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
·         If baptized, to submit to the instruction of the church.
·         If baptized, to be subject to the pastoral care of the church.
·         If a professing member of another church, to present children for baptism.
 


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