Membership
All believers are part of the universal body of Christ, the church (1 Corinthians 12:27-28). But God intends for Christians to join local expressions of his body (Titus 1:5) for the sake of fellowship, accountability, and spiritual growth (Hebrews 10:19-25). God calls his people to corporately enter his presence (Psalm 100:4), sing to him (Ephesians 5:19), and hear the Bible faithfully preached (2 Timothy 4:1-2). In order to preserve the unity and purity of the church, God gives elders to lead and shepherd the flock that Christ purchased with his blood (Acts 20:26-28).
Here are the steps if you are interested in becoming a member of Pineland:
Step 1: Getting to Know Pineland
Attend Getting to Know Pineland. This is a Saturday morning class taught by one of our Elders to show what Pineland is all about. Contact the office for information on future classes and please sign up to attend our next Getting to know Pineland get-together.
Step 2: Discipleship
Work through 6 lessons of our discipleship handbook with one of our members to learn what we believe and how we function as a church.
Step 3: Testimony
Write and submit your testimony to the elders. For help on how to write a testimony, click HERE.
Step 4: Membership Interview
Meet with the elders to provide basic biographical information and recount God's converting work in your life.
Step 5: Congregational Affirmation
Upon the elders' recommendation and the congregation's affirmation, candidates will be welcomed into membership at our Sunday morning service as we celebrate the Lord's Supper.
For more information, check out our Statement of Faith, Membership Covenant, and Constitution.