Church membership matters! It is for people who love Jesus, love the church, and want to commit themselves to proclaim the love of Christ to the world. Here at Bel-Aire, we believe that it is very important for Christians to be committed members of a local church.
The process for becoming a member at Bel-Aire Baptist Church is simple.
The process for becoming a member at Bel-Aire Baptist Church is simple.
1) Let us Know You Want to Join
There are a few ways to do this: You may simply indicate “I want to join” on a Communication Card. Drop the card in an offering plate at the end of the Sunday morning service. You may call the church office and schedule an appointment with a pastor. You may come forward during the time of response after any Sunday morning worship service to speak with a pastor or counselor.
There are a few ways to do this: You may simply indicate “I want to join” on a Communication Card. Drop the card in an offering plate at the end of the Sunday morning service. You may call the church office and schedule an appointment with a pastor. You may come forward during the time of response after any Sunday morning worship service to speak with a pastor or counselor.
2) Complete a New Members Application
There are a couple of ways to do this: You can find the Membership Matters Packet and Application listed below. The application can then be completed and submitted online. You could also call or email the church office to receive a copy of the Application to complete in person.
office@belairebaptist.org
228-832-1966
There are a couple of ways to do this: You can find the Membership Matters Packet and Application listed below. The application can then be completed and submitted online. You could also call or email the church office to receive a copy of the Application to complete in person.
office@belairebaptist.org
228-832-1966
3) Schedule a Pastoral Interview
This is a scheduled meeting with one of the pastors to talk about your spiritual testimony: how you came to know Jesus Christ as your Savior, how faith in Christ has changed your life, and how you intend to join the church- whether by baptism, statement of faith, or a transfer of letter from another Baptist church.
This is a scheduled meeting with one of the pastors to talk about your spiritual testimony: how you came to know Jesus Christ as your Savior, how faith in Christ has changed your life, and how you intend to join the church- whether by baptism, statement of faith, or a transfer of letter from another Baptist church.
4) A Vote of Affirmation by the Church Body
One of the Biblical responsibilities of a local church is to formally accept born-again believers into their fellowship. This is done by vote in a regularly scheduled Members Meeting. Afterwards, you are presented to church body at the conclusion of a Sunday morning worship service as a new member!
One of the Biblical responsibilities of a local church is to formally accept born-again believers into their fellowship. This is done by vote in a regularly scheduled Members Meeting. Afterwards, you are presented to church body at the conclusion of a Sunday morning worship service as a new member!