MEMBERSHIP
One of the most frequently asked questions in the church today is "Why join?"
We live in an age of non-joiners. Many are individuals who have an inherent distrust of "organized religion." Others simply seek to avoid life's responsibilities whether in the church, family or society as a whole.
The question still remains: "Why join?" The answer is that we are called to belong. It's true, when someone becomes a Christian they become an automatic part of the Kingdom of Heaven. So joining the church has nothing to do with salvation or eternal life. However, it is equally true, when you "got the Father" you "got the family."
A careful study of Scripture reveals that the Early Church organized itself in a local congregations with God-ordained leadership. These local congregations were regarded as the essential framework for discipleship. Every believer is called to belong to a local church.
The church is the God-ordained place of spiritually gifted ministry by those who are part of the team. All teams require commitment in order to function effectively. Membership is responding to the call to belong by making a commitment to teamwork within Wellspring Christian Church.