I understand the chair's desire to have them back because our 'numbers' just dropped, but I'm not real motivated to chase them down.” It seems to be that there are three classes of “church members.” There are the Idle, the Faithful Consumers, and the Disciples of Jesus Christ.

Church membership is a necessary privilege of the Christian life. Never underestimate the value and gift of the local church. If you are not a member in a faithful loving biblical church—make that an urgent priority.

Church membership is implied in the biblical requirement of all Christians to be submitted to a group of church leaders, elders, or pastors. The New Testament commands individuals to submit to a specific group of leaders.

Some may say there's no evidence of church membership in the New Testament. Put plainly, that's simply not true. Although there's no Bible verse that commands church membership, when we look at the evidence, it's clear that being a member of a local church is understood and assumed.

A big part of being a member of a community is the chance to socialize with others. Many churches have large and small events for their members. These church events can be fun and meaningful. They can also offer chances to form friendships, build professional relationships, and strengthen connections with God.

A big part of being a member of a community is the chance to socialize with others. Many churches have large and small events for their members. These church events can be fun and meaningful. They can also offer chances to form friendships, build professional relationships, and strengthen connections with God.

To become a member of a church is to formally commit oneself to an identifiable, local body of believers who have joined together for specific, divinely ordained purposes. These purposes include receiving instruction from God's Word (1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim.