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Welcome to Berean. Stop by the Welcome Center in the Commons after a worship service to receive a welcome handbook.

  • contact information

  • NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON

    • Periodically throughout the year on Sundays after worship
      For new attendees of Berean who have filled out a welcome card or filled out information on the web under Contact Information. Come and meet Pastor Roger and Joanne Thompson as well as several staff members. Learn more about the ministries of Berean and enjoy a meal with other people new to Berean.  


      Contact:     Kaylee Wiens    kayleew@bereanbaptist.com 

       

       

  • MEMBERSHIP MATTERs

    • Members at Berean are more than just a name in a database. These members are the core of our church that is committed to Berean and to being the living church “out there.” Our members serve together to share in spiritual growth and to influence our community and world. Connecting with the Berean body will help you make this “big place seem small” and will help you put your spiritual gifts to work for God.

      Contact:  Kaylee Wiens    kayleew@bereanbaptist.com

       

      Why become a member?
      Church membership moves us from being spectators to full participants.  It moves us beyond the cloud of good intentions into the clear daylight of committed participation.

       

      Requirements for Membership
                      Must have a saving knowledge and testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
                      Must have been baptized by immersion
                      Must complete the membership orientation class
                      Must adhere to the doctrine of the church and agree to be governed by church constitution and bylaws.
                      Must be approved by the Elder Board after a personal interview.

       

      Responsibilities of Membership
                      Pray regularly for other members, church pastors and staff
                      Attend services and church business meetings regularly
                      Minister to others in the body of Christ and prayerfully consider service in the church
                      Give regularly of tithes and offerings to support the work of the church
                      Pursue holiness in attitude and activity

       

      Process for Membership

      1. Sign-ups begin three weeks before the start of a new class at the Membership Matters table in the Commons. The next class is scheduled for SEPTEMBER 2010.
      2. Complete the Membership Application form
      3. Be baptized by immersion if you have not yet done so. Baptism classes are held regularly throughout the year for all ages.
      4. Meet with an Elder to share your testimony of faith in Christ (this is part of the Membership Class).
      5. Recommendation and approval by the Elder Board. Upon completion of your interview, your name will be recommended to the entire Elder Board which will give final authorization to your membership.
      6. New Member Recognition Sunday. Following approval by the Elder Board, you will receive a postcard informing you of the date of the next Recognition Sunday.  On that Sunday you will be asked to the platform with other members of your class for recognition as a new member and for prayer.

       

 

“Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"  Matthew 28:18-20                NIV