Being An Active Church Member

What does being an ACTIVE CHURCH MEMBER mean?

It means sharing more fully in the life of your church. Active church members choose to: 

• Worship regularly
• Witness and share God’s love in their lives
• Serve God and neighbor responsibly and faithfully
• Give their time, talent and money to further the church’s mission, locally and throughout the world

Why is it Important for Me to Be Active in My Church 

• Because You are the Church! – The church is more than the building you worship The church is people – the combined life of all who believed that Jesus Christ is Savior
• Because the Church Needs You! – As a follower of Christ, you are called to let your faith and your works bring light to the world

But I’m Already Committed to Christ- why should I be More Involved in Church?

• Because each of us needs the help and guidance of other Christians in order to follow Christ. You deepen your bond with:
  1. 1. Jesus Christ – Christ’s ministry belongs to the This means Christ is alive and present in each church member. Being an active church member allows you to:
        1. • EXPRESS more fully your commitment to Christ through worshiping and serving God.
           • ANTICIPATE more joyfully everlasting life and Christ

• • 2. Christ’s Followers – Active church membership strengthens your involvement with other members of the church, and with potential members, . This means Christ is alive and present in each church member. It enables you to:
  • • ENRICH your relationships with other
    • INCREASE your opportunity to love and be loved in the same way Christ loves us.

The main reason for being active in church is love–for God, ourselves, and one another.