1. Present yourself for membership during any worship service when the invitation is given at the end of the message.

Our Pastor will invite those who desire to become members to come to the front of the sanctuary where a minister will greet you. It may be appropriate for them to accompany you to a quieter place where you will be guided in your decision.

2. Express your desire for membership through one of the following means:

• Profession of Faith and Baptism - If you have never received Jesus as Savior and Lord, and/or never publicly confessed Him, you will be given an opportunity to do so. After your decision, an appointment will be made for your baptism at First Baptist Church.
• Transfer of Membership from Another Church of Like Faith - If you are currently a member of a church of like faith, we will receive you as a member upon promise of a letter from that church. Our staff will contact that church to notify them of your decision and request your letter.
• Statement of Faith - If you know that you have previously experienced salvation by receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord, we will be happy to receive you. It will be necessary for you to be baptized at First Baptist Church if you have never been baptized by immersion after your salvation experience, or if you were baptized in a church that holds a different view of salvation and/or baptism than First Baptist Church. This option must first be discussed with our pastor.

3. Attend our New Members Orientation class

This special orientation class for all new members will give you essential information to help you become a functioning member of our church. This class will show you how to begin building relationships in our church and will help you understand all the benefits and responsibilities of membership.

After you have completed these steps, we will joyfully receive you as a member of First Baptist and you will begin to fully enjoy the benefits and blessings of being a part of our family of friends.