Why Membership?
Becoming a member of a local church is an important part of our discipleship as followers of Jesus. By actively participating in church life as a committed member of a local church body, we are fostering accountability, a sense of belonging, and spiritual growth as we follow Jesus together. Membership is a visible commitment to the church that defies our society’s low-commitment culture and overemphasis on independence.
Biblical Reasons for Membership
You have the benefit of receiving the care of, and being accountable to, spiritual leaders. (Hebrews 13:17).
You have the ability to shape the ministry of the congregation. Members help guide the direction of the congregation. (Acts 8)
You are not ashamed to identify with Christ or His people (Mark 8:38).
You stop being an independent Christian (Matt 18:15-17, Heb 13:17).
You participate in a stronger, more unified effort of God’s people.
You have greater opportunities to use spiritual gifts (1Cor 12, Eph 4).
You openly demonstrate the reality of the Body of Christ (1Cor 12:27).
You encourage new believers to a commitment to the local body (Heb 10:24f).
Informal membership privileges may include priority in pastoral and private counseling, church ceremonies such as marriage, and opportunities to lead church ministries or serve as church leaders.
How do I become a member?
Becoming a member is a five-step process outlined as follows:
Take our membership class
Our classes are offered at church about every other month after our 11am service. In it, you’ll hear about the story of Redemption, our core values, why membership is important, and the vision for our church.
Complete our questionnaire
After you’ve attended our membership class, complete our questionnaire which can be found below.
Agree to our membership covenant
Meet with a Redemption leader or pastor
We’d love to meet with you and hear your story! After signing the membership covenant, a leader of member of our staff will be in touch with you shortly to schedule a meeting with you.
Publicly affirm your membership vows before the church
We’ll have a membership affirmation during one of our Sunday services, during which you will affirm your membership vows before the church. This will officially conclude your membership process. Review the membership vows here.
Membership Questionnaire
If you’ve attended our membership class, complete the following questionnaire and agree to our membership covenant, and one of our leaders or pastors will be in touch with you soon. You are welcome to keep your responses brief.
After submitting your questionnaire, please complete the following to move forward in your membership process:
Agree to our Membership Covenant
Send a photo of yourself to info@redemptionsf.com
Once you agree to our membership covenant, a leader or member of our staff will be in touch with you soon!