Membership Information - New Life Community Baptist Church

everyone how much God has done for you.” Maturity is a willingness to be sent as Jesus was sent: to “Go” in
his name.
Third, effectiveness in ministry – in music, preaching, teaching, prayer, evangelism, and any and all other
ministry – is therefore measured by one overriding standard: whether or not people by it and through it grow
in Christ-likeness.
Fourth, leaders are therefore servants, men and women who model this maturity and ministry
effectiveness by giving themselves away in Christ-like acts of love, compassion, exhortation, admonishment.
They, just like the first apostles, are willing to be the “sent ones.” The basis of their authority is moral
integrity and faithfulness to God and His word. Like Jesus, who, knowing all authority in heaven and earth
was given to them, stooped and washed his disciple’s feet, servant leaders use any power given to them to
serve.
Fifth, all and any of this is possible only if the living presence and empowering of God is with us through
His Holy Spirit
Sixth, all and any of this is possible only if we will as a people be both bold and humble in seeking God
through prayer, worship, service, study of his word, mutual accountability, and use of our gifts to build up
one another.
Membership Process
Step 1: Membership Class
The first step toward joining New Life Community Baptist Church is to take the membership class. The class
is open to anyone interested in learning about New Life (or if you are already a member and want a
refresher course on membership) and taking the class does not oblige you to join.
The membership class is designed to introduce you to New Life in a broad and general fashion. You will learn
about our history and vision, our philosophy of ministry, our central beliefs, our church community and life
group ministry, and our understanding of the Christian Way. You will explore how you can best take
advantage of, and become involved in, the multitude of opportunities that come with being a part of our
community here in the Cowichan Valley.
Classes will be offered twice a year and be approximately 3 hours long (half day on a Saturday or one week
night.)
The class is free – and so is the coffee.
Call the Office at New Life to Register for the Membership Class.
Step 2: Membership Application & Interview
Application - We'll know you're interested in joining New Life Church when you send us your completed
membership application. Applications are available at the membership class, online or from the office.
Please complete the Membership form following the Membership class and submit it to the office on or
before the due date.
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