Become a Member

Membership Definition: Membership at Community Christian Assembly Open Bible Church is

a covenant partnership. This means that members of the church have both privilege and

responsibility. An active member over the age of 18 has the privilege and responsibility of voting

in a general membership meeting after being a member for at least 30 days. Members are

expected to provide physical, financial and spiritual cooperation to Community Christian

Assembly Open Bible Church and will at all times seek to encourage unity in the church and the

betterment of God’s kingdom.

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Membership Qualifications:

1. Show evidence of a genuine born-again experience and a godly Christian life.

2. Subscribe and adhere to the doctrine of the full gospel as outlined in the Open Bible

Articles of Faith.

3. Provide physical support by intending the following: A. I will “not forsake the assembly

of ourselves together.” In other words, I will attend church when I am able to. B. I will

attend classes provided to promote my own growth as a disciple of Christ. C. I will

support my fellow members and our pastor.

4. Provide financial support by intending the following: A. I will support the church with

my tithes or work toward doing so if not presently tithing. B. I will seek and obey God’s

will about offerings above and beyond the tithe.

5. Provide spiritual support by intending the following: A. I will accept a “call” to ministry

at Community Christian Assembly Open Bible Church that reflects my spiritual gifts and

interests. B. I will pray for my church, which means other members and its servant

leadership, including the pastor.

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Membership Process

A. Individuals desiring to be active members of the church shall request to

enroll in the membership class. The senior pastor will evaluate and determine readiness for

enrollment. The class shall include, but not be limited to, the purpose and mission, statement of

faith, history, bylaws, and governance structure of the church, the responsibilities and privileges

of membership, and relationship with Open Bible Churches. Class participants shall receive a

copy of the church bylaws.

B. Upon completion of the membership class, applicants shall submit

a signed application for membership to the senior pastor and affirm in writing they are in accord

with the purpose, statement of faith, bylaws, and the pastors and leaders of the church. The

senior pastor shall present applications with recommendations to the governing board or elders,

who shall give final approval.

C. Approved applicants shall be publicly received as members in a

church service. Their names, addresses, types of membership, and the dates they were officially

accepted shall be included in the membership record of the church.

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Please fill out the below membership PDF and either bring it in to Pastor Max or email it to membership@ccacares.com