Membership Process
Membership at GCC is a 4 step process which is designed to ensure you are informed about who we are as a church: Our vision, mission, and beliefs-as well as the roles and expectations of members at GCC. If you have already completed one or more of these steps, great! These steps do not necessarily have to be done in this order, but all steps do need to be completed in order to become a covenant member at GCC.
Step 1: GETTING TO KNOW GRACE SUPPER/CLASS
At our Getting To Know Grace class, you'll meet some of our elders and members. You'll also meet others interested in membership at GCC and have the opportunity to connect with everyone over a meal in a relaxed environment. In addition, the class portion will clearly identify our purpose, unpack key statements, and provide our strategy for making disciples. Getting to know Grace Lunches are typically held on the fifth Saturday of the month 3-4 times per year.
Step 2: QUESTIONNAIRE
In this step you'll be given the opportunity to tell us some more about yourself. This questionnaire will be available following the getting to know grace class, or you can fill it out here.
Once completed, the leadership of the church will review the questionnaire and meet with you to discuss your answers, ask any pertinent questions, and answer any further questions you may have.
Step 3: BAPTISM
A third step in membership is being baptized as a believer, commonly known as "Believer's Baptism." You do not have to be baptized at GCC in order to become a member, but we do ask that you have been baptized after placing your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
If you have not been previously baptized as a public expression of your belief, commitment, and submission to Jesus Christ, we would love to baptize you! If you would like to be baptized, our Understanding Baptism class covers the why's, when's, and how's of baptism. This class is held 3-4 times per year, typically before or after our Saturday night service. If you would like to be baptized at GCC, this class is mandatory.
Step 4: MEMBERSHIP COVENANT
The final step in becoming a member at GCC is simply to sign the membership covenant. We will explain the covenant and answer any further questions you may have. Once you have fulfilled the previous requirements and signed the covenant, you are considered a covenant member of Grace Community Church!