Attenders and Members

This afternoon we completed another membership class at CLC. This class is the basic introduction to our church family. Since we have members from many different church backgrounds, this class is designed to explain who we are and what our church is about. You may wonder why churches ask their people to take the step of becoming members. We ask you to commit as a member for 4 major reasons:

1. A Biblical Reason: Christ is committed to the church
“… Christ loved the church and He gave His life for it.” Ephesians 5:25


2. A Cultural Reason: It is the antidote for our society.
We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything … a job … a marriage … our country. This attitude has even produced a generation of church “hoppers and shoppers.” Belonging and membership swims against the current of America’s “consumer religion.” It is an unselfish decision. Commitment always builds character.


3. A Practical Reason: It defines who can be counted on.
Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every business has a payroll. Every army has an enlistment. Even our country has a census and requires voter registration. Membership identifies our family.


4. A Personal Reason: It produces spiritual growth.
The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any specific church family. Therefore, you cannot grow without belonging to a church body.

Of course, membership to any church won't get you into heaven. Only salvation does that. If you've not considered applying for membership, however, perhaps the above reasons will persuade you to do so!