About MemberhshipMembership is a way of connecting to the larger body of Jesus Christ through a particular church.
Pathways is a member church of the Presbytery of New Covenant and the Presbyterian Church (USA). Download the Manual below for more information
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Types of Membership |
1. New MEMBER with baptism:
When: Usually around 15 yrs or older How: Baptism/Membership Class Acceptance of Christ Approval by Session Profession of belief Where: Worship Service What: full voting and membership rights 2. Transfer Membership: When: Anytime How: Membership Class Letter of Transfer given to your church of membership (previous) Approval by Session Where: Worship Service What: full voting and membership rights 3. Confirmation: When: Usually around 15 yrs or older How: Membership Class Must already be baptized in Christian Church Approval by Session Profession of belief Where: Worship Service What: full voting and membership rights |
Process |
Step 1 Respond
respond to this email confirming memberhip/baptism AND what date you would like to be baptized/confirmed/received Step 2 Read Informational Paks Read the Membership and/or Baptism packets that were given to you. If you did not receive them, please respond to this email and let me know. Step 3 Read Scriptures Read the Gospel of Luke in the Bible if you have never read the Bible or are unfamiliar with the Gospels (don’t worry we will discuss and answer questions) Step 4 Classes and Meetings All candidates will be required to meet with the Pastor or Elder for Orientation and training All candidates will be required to meet with the session (this can be done on a Sunday) Step 5 Testimony Write a Testimony (Some guiding questions) Adult Baptism: 1. A little about yourself and how you got to Pathways 2. How do you See God working in your life? 3. Why did you want to be baptized? 4. Your prayer/hope/goal/desire for your life as a follower of Jesus Christ 5. How can the church help you? Infant/Child Baptism: 1. A little about your family and how you got to Pathways 2. How has Christian faith been a part of your life 3. Why do you want to have your child be baptized? (i can help with this answer) 4. Your prayer/hope/goal/desire for your child’s life as a follower of Jesus Christ 5. How can the church help your child? Confirmation 1. A little about yourself and how you got to Pathways 2. How do you See God working in your life? 3. Why do you want to become a member of Pathways 4. Your prayer/hope/goal/desire for your life as a follower of Jesus Christ 5. How can the church help you? Transfer Members 1. A little about yourself and how you got to Pathways 2. How do you See God working in your life? 3. Why do you want to become a member of Pathways 4. Your prayer/hope/goal/desire for your life as a follower of Jesus Christ 5. How can the church help you? Step 6 Received in Worship Schedule a worship day to be received Step 7 Membership Now a member or baptized member of the community of Pathways! Gather Intentionally with the body Give Radically of your time and resources Grow Spiritually, Emotionally and Relationally |