How to Promote Church Membership

Even though I know there are a number of different viewpoints on the topic these days, I remain a fan of Church Membership.

Church Membership, when used properly, is a valuable tool in helping the people in your church grow spiritually.

I’m often asked how we promote the Biblical idea of church membership, so here are a few ideas that will raise the value of membership at your church:

  • Encourage membership as a part of your people’s spiritual growth. Their commitment to a spiritual community is part of their commitment to Christ.
  • Preach on the value and role of church membership in the life of a believer. Include it in your preaching calendar as you would baptism.
  • Make membership a requirement for leading small groups or leading a ministry. At The Journey you can’t lead a group if you’re not a member or aren’t going to be enrolled in the next membership class.
  • Make use of a membership covenant. Make sure people know what they’re committing to when they become a member of your church.  A good covenant will draw people toward membership.
  • Make sure that church membership is the ultimate goal of your Assimilation System. You want to assimilate people with the goal of them accepting Christ and joining the church.  Membership should be the last block of your Assimilation strategy.  Make sure you don’t overlook the end game as you work on your overall Assimilation System.

What can you do in the next couple of months to raise the value of church membership at your church?

P.S. To learn how we handle membership at The Journey, check out The Maximizing Membership Kit.

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Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.

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