| How To Become A Member of FPHC |
| Membership in church is a voluntary commitment of an individual to be identified as belonging to a certain fellowship of believers. By this relationship the individual is inviting accountability to the teachings of the Bible, pursuing maturity in the likeness of Jesus Christ and seeking participation in the mission of God for the Church. |
| Biblical Requirements for Membership In The Body of Christ |
| According to the Bible the Church consists of believers in Jesus Christ who have been called out or set apart from the world for divine purposes. The citizenship of members in the Church is spiritual and heavenly (Colossians 3:1; Ephesians 1:3). Members are those who acknowledge Jesus Christ as their personal Savior (Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9). When an individual is saved, he/she is immediately included in the church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven (Hebrews 12:23). Marks of a true believer are that he/she loves and desires the fellowship of other believers (I John 3:23), and he/she lives a life that corresponds to his/her profession of faith (I John 3:6, 8). |
| FPHC Requirements for Membership In The Church |
Each local church body determines requirements for membership in their fellowship. Different criteria are used to make that determination but will generally include consideration of a testimony of faith, doctrinal distinctives, cultural lifestyle issues, and certain pledges of faithfulness and participation defined by the fellowship.
For FPHC we list the following requirements:
Personal testimony of salvation
Submit application for membership
Interview with the Lead Pastor or his/her designee
Completion of membership orientation course
Pledge of commitment to tithing and financial support of the vision
Pledge of commitment to faithfulness in attendance and participation
Pledge of commitment to the life and mission of the church
Pledge of commitment to pursue a personal lifestyle that will validate ones profession of faith
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Complete application for membership
Interview with Lead Pastor or his/her designee
Complete membership orientation course
Receive public charge regarding membership requirements before the fellowship
Attend new members reception to be personally introduced to the fellowship |
Click here to download a membership application. (PDF)
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