Membership Commitments

Because a disciple worships Christ, I will attend and fully participate in worship servicesat Graham Church (Heb. 10:23-25). I desire to embrace the authority of God’sWord in my life and the life of the church. I want to make a public declarationof my commitment to God’s work in this church.

Because a disciple walks with Christ, I willseek to maintain consistent disciplines of Bible study, prayer, and personalwitness. Outside of Sunday services, I will walk in fellowship with otherbelievers at Graham Church. I will be accountable to mature brothers andsisters in Christ for my walk with God. I will receive the guidance, equipping,and assistance necessary to walk worthy.

Because a disciple loves Christ’s church, I wantto be part of a caring community of people, sharing joys and sorrows, andhelping each other to grow through worship, Bible study, and fellowship. I willbear the burdens of fellow believers in the family of God. (Gal. 6:1-2, 10). Iwill maintain unity in the church on matters of non-essential beliefs orpreferences. I will not gossip or listen to gossip concerning any member(s) ofthis body. When personally offended, I will speak directly and lovingly withthose involved (Matt. 18:15).
 
Because a disciple works for Christ, I will seeka place to serve at Graham Church, using my spiritual gifts and passions. Iwill make disciples through loving the lost and preaching the gospel. I willprayerfully and financially support the ministries of Graham Church byfaithfully giving back to the Lord a biblical portion of my increase.
 
By becoming a member of Graham Church I affirm, believe,and support the teaching of this church. I agree to submit myself to theleadership (Heb. 13:17) and spiritual authority of Graham Church according toits Constitution. I understand and agree that should my beliefs, behavior, orlifestyle become contrary to biblical teaching or requirements of theConstitution of Graham Church, I consent to the discipline of the Graham Churchleadership according to biblical teaching, and will hold Graham Church and itsleadership free from any liability in their exercise of discipline toward me. 

My Testimony of Personal Faith in Jesus Christ

In order to become a member of Graham Church, you need a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ. Please follow this outline to write your testimony. Writing your story of personal faith in Jesus Christ is a wonderful way to reflect on how God has drawn you to Himself, and changed your life. As you write, make sure the focus is on God, what he has done, and is doing in your life.