The Meaning of Membership

A 'member' is a person that has chosen to make a commitment to serve Jesus in a local congregation of believers — choosing a particular congregation as their “church home.” Members have a vote in congregational meetings and are eligible to be nominated to serve as elders and deacons within that church.

What does membership mean exactly?

Membership in a church takes on many definitions, but perhaps the best is 'relationship'. Church members want to define themselves and feel accepted, affirmed, and appreciated as individuals. Members want to share in the management of the church and have a part in decisions which affect their worship.

What does church membership mean to the community?

Plainly stated, church people play important roles in civic life. Church members are known for serving others though the donation of meals, clothing, volunteer hours, and money to community and human help projects. Membership also legitimizes the church in the eyes of our local and federal government structure.

What does membership mean to the church?

One of the most obvious values of membership is in the power of numbers and our ability to serve the world around us!  People who believe in a church enough to join are going to support it financially, participate on workdays, support church activities, attend services, and be faithful to departments like Sunday School and Small Groups. In every way, members are the church.

What does membership mean to our fellowship?

Church membership means commitment, solid friendships, financial and program stability, and church respectability in the community. Membership brings with it additional opportunities for people to get to know others in the community around them by participation or sponsorship of fun and rewarding activities!

The Process of Membership

Becoming a member of Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church is a definitive ‘next-step’ in a lifelong journey that each person makes at his or her own individual pace.

In our new member class, each person has the opportunity to discover where they are on their faith journey and can determine what direction they are headed in their walk with God. Through instruction, discussion, and personal reflection, you will:

• Learn about the basics of the Christian faith and what it means to be Presbyterian
• Be introduced to the message of Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church
• Get to know other people interested in becoming a member of the church
• Discover ways in which you can partner with Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church to serve others
• Decide whether wish to become a member of the church.

Our New Member class is an informal 1-2 hour session and classes are scheduled throughout the year as needed.

Topics covered in each session are:

• What does it mean to be a Christian?
• The meaning of the four questions of membership.
• What we believe and why we are here.
• Growing spiritually.
• Learning about my faith and making it a part of everyday life.
• More about Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church.
• Becoming a member.

Once you have completed the class, you become a member of Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church by meeting with the Session (the elders) at a time designated to receive new members. At that time you are asked to:

• Profess your faith.
• Reaffirm your faith.
• And/or request a Letter of Transfer from another Christian church.

If you have any questions about becoming a member of Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, please Contact Us!!