Membership in the Congregation

The process of church membership can be a burden to sustain--classes, forms, information to update, and so forth. We've compiled a series of sample documents to ease the administrative load. Included are forms for explaining the process to prospective members, processing new candidates, and planning the membership class and worship service ceremony. Adapt these to fit your congregation!Table of Contents:Membership in the Congregationby John ThroopMembership Information: Website or BrochurePathways to Membership: Sample Text for BrochurePastor's Letter to Prospective MembersProspective Member Class Lesson PlanAdult Membership Application FormAdult Membership Application and Testimony FormMembership Information InventoryInterview Questions for Prospective MembersLetter of Membership TransferInformation Form for Church NewsletterWorship Service Section: Membership CovenantWorship Service Section: Liturgical Affirmation of Faith