Membership Application: Step 2

Please click HERE to read the Constitution/By-Laws, and HERE to read the Living Hope Statement of Faith FIRST before completing this form.

Once completed, it will be directly submitted to Denise Gulbranson for processing.

APPLICANT NAME

First Name *

Mailing Address *

Mailing State *

Mailing Zip Code *

Last Name

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Marital Status *

Anniversary

Date of Birth *

Gender *

MEMBERS OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY

WHEN AND HOW DID YOU COME TO FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST? *

DESCRIBE YOUR PRESENT WALK WITH THE LORD AND HOW YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THE GRACE OF GOD *

WHAT STEPS ARE YOU TAKING TO GROW IN YOUR FAITH TODAY? *

OTHER COMMENTS?

APPROXIMATE DATE YOU BEGAN ATTENDING LIVING HOPE *

HAVE YOU BEEN BAPTIZED? *

Yes, an infant

No, I have not been baptized

Yes, later as a believer

DID YOU PREVIOUSLY OR ARE YOU CURRENTLY A MEMBER AT ANOTHER CHURCH? IF SO, WHERE? *

ARE YOU IN AGREEMENT WITH THE LIVING HOPE CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS AND STATEMENT OF FAITH *

YES

MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

Having placed my faith in Jesus Christ, I am now led to join Living Hope of Willmar, MN. I do so joyfully and commit to the following:

1. I will contribute to the spiritual maturity of our church

by maintaining personal and corporate spiritual disciplines of Bible Study, prayer and worship.
by promoting spiritual growth in my home and among my family members.
by seeking to live a victorious Christian life by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 119:33-38, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 78:4-7, Ephesians 4:20-24 2.

2. I will protect the spiritual unity of our church

by participating in regular fellowship with others from Living Hope for the purposes of encouragement, teaching, exhortation and support.
by expressing an attitude of humility, love, grace and forgiveness in non-essential issues of personal preference.
by being in agreement with our Statement of Faith, Constitution and By-laws.
by following and praying for our leaders.
by following biblical principles in matters of conflict.

Romans 15:7, Philippians 2:1-5, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 18:15-20 3.

3. I will share in the spiritual impact of our church

by inviting the un-churched to attend services and other activities here and warmly welcoming those who visit.
by actively sharing my faith.
by discovering and using my gifts and talents in service to the church.
by giving tithes and offerings faithfully.
by praying for effective evangelistic outreach, locally and globally.

Luke 14:23, Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, Colossians 5:3-4

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DATE

ELDER/PASTOR COVENANT (DO NOT SIGN THIS PORTION UNLESS YOU ARE AN ELDER OR PASTOR)

In recognition of the transforming power of God in your life, and by means of your affirmation of faith in Christ and your commitment to Living Hope, the church leadership joyfully and willingly commits to the following:

1. We will provide you opportunities for spiritual growth in the knowledge of and obedience to the Word of God.

Colossians 1:3-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

2. We will pray with you, for you and your loved ones.

Philippians 1:3-6, Romans 1:8-10, James 5:13-16

3. We will spiritually nurture your relationship with Christ and with one another by lovingly caring for you and seeking your growth in Christ.

Acts 20:28, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

4. We will provide spiritual leadership by appointing pastors and elders who meet the criteria assigned to these leadership roles in the Scriptures.

1 Timothy 3:1-11, Titus 1:5-9

5. We will be godly examples and join you in fulfilling our responsibilities as church members.

Peter 5:1-3, Ephesians 5:1-2

DIGITAL ELDER CHAIRMAN SIGNATURE

DIGITAL LEAD PASTOR SIGNATURE

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