Anchor Church Membership Form
Why Is Membership Important?
If the local church is like an embassy of God’s Kingdom here on earth, then being part of a church is both a public statement and a practical expression of where we belong. When someone puts their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, they’re given a brand-new identity—as a child of God, a representative of Christ’s Kingdom, and part of God’s spiritual family.
Romans 12:4-5
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”
Ephesians 2:19-22
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
1 Peter 2:5
“You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
“You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 12:12
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”
Here’s the truth: following Jesus isn’t meant to be a solo journey. Being part of a church is how we live out our faith with others. It’s where we’re known, challenged, encouraged, and equipped. And it’s where we take responsibility—not just for our own growth, but for the growth of others, too.
Being part of a church looks like:
- Intentionally committing to a specific church family.
- Humbly following Jesus and honoring the spiritual leadership He’s put in place.
- Engaging in the rhythms and practices that shape our faith—things like prayer, worship, study, and service.
- Using the gifts God has given us to build up others, serve in love, and protect the unity of the church.
You don’t just go to church—you are the church. And choosing to belong makes all the difference.
What’s Expected of a Member?
Saying yes to being part of a local church means knowing both who you’re walking with and what you’re stepping into.
If you're considering making Anchor Church your home, take the time to read through our Vision, Mission, and Values. That’ll give you a clear picture of who we are, what drives us, and where we're going.
Also, check out the Statement of Faith from the Christian and Missionary Alliance at www.cmalliance.org. It'll help you understand the core beliefs we hold to and what it means to stand with us in faith and purpose.
This isn’t just about putting your name on a list—it’s about linking arms with a spiritual family and taking ownership of the mission God has given us together.
What Are You Committing To?
Joining Anchor Church as a member means you’re not just showing up—you’re leaning in. It’s a commitment to grow in Christ, walk alongside others, and take ownership of what it means to be the Church. Here's what that looks like:
Submitting to Scripture as Our Authority
We’re not just making this up as we go. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and has the final say in our lives (Psalm 119; 2 Tim. 3:14–17). As a church, we’re committed to living under its direction—and as members, we ask the same. If Scripture calls us to live a certain way, we follow.
Pursuing Jesus Daily
We follow Jesus not just on Sundays, but with our whole lives. That means spending regular time in Scripture, prayer, worship, and practicing spiritual habits that shape us into His image (Luke 18:1; Acts 17:11). The church will help lead the way, but we each take responsibility to walk the path.
We’re not just making this up as we go. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and has the final say in our lives (Psalm 119; 2 Tim. 3:14–17). As a church, we’re committed to living under its direction—and as members, we ask the same. If Scripture calls us to live a certain way, we follow.
Pursuing Jesus Daily
We follow Jesus not just on Sundays, but with our whole lives. That means spending regular time in Scripture, prayer, worship, and practicing spiritual habits that shape us into His image (Luke 18:1; Acts 17:11). The church will help lead the way, but we each take responsibility to walk the path.
Baptism and Communion
After choosing to follow Jesus, baptism is a public step of obedience—it’s how we say, “I belong to Jesus and to His people.” And communion is how we regularly remember what Christ has done for us. We invite members to take both seriously as part of life in the family.
After choosing to follow Jesus, baptism is a public step of obedience—it’s how we say, “I belong to Jesus and to His people.” And communion is how we regularly remember what Christ has done for us. We invite members to take both seriously as part of life in the family.
Practicing Presence
Church isn’t an event—it’s a people. Being part of this body means showing up: for worship, formation, prayer, meals, and real relationships (Acts 2:42–47). That kind of presence will require intentionality in how we order our lives.
Church isn’t an event—it’s a people. Being part of this body means showing up: for worship, formation, prayer, meals, and real relationships (Acts 2:42–47). That kind of presence will require intentionality in how we order our lives.
Building a Diverse and Unified Community
We want to be a church that reflects God’s heart for every tribe, tongue, and generation (Acts 2; Matt. 28). That takes work. As members, we commit to building relationships with people who don’t look, vote, or live like us—and learning how to love each other well.
We want to be a church that reflects God’s heart for every tribe, tongue, and generation (Acts 2; Matt. 28). That takes work. As members, we commit to building relationships with people who don’t look, vote, or live like us—and learning how to love each other well.
Loving God and Loving People
Jesus summed up the whole law in two commands: Love God with all you are, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matt. 22:36-40). Our membership isn’t complete unless it’s marked by love—for God, for each other, and for the people around us who don’t yet know Jesus.
Jesus summed up the whole law in two commands: Love God with all you are, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matt. 22:36-40). Our membership isn’t complete unless it’s marked by love—for God, for each other, and for the people around us who don’t yet know Jesus.
Using Our Time, Talents, and Treasures
Everything we have—our gifts, our finances, our time—is from God and for His glory. As members, we give generously, serve sacrificially, and live open-handedly (Rom. 12:1–2; 1 Pet. 4:10–11). Not just to meet needs, but to train our hearts to trust Him fully.
Everything we have—our gifts, our finances, our time—is from God and for His glory. As members, we give generously, serve sacrificially, and live open-handedly (Rom. 12:1–2; 1 Pet. 4:10–11). Not just to meet needs, but to train our hearts to trust Him fully.
Pursuing Holiness
We want to look more like Jesus over time. Holiness isn’t about perfection—it’s about transformation. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we aim to live lives that reflect Christ to the world, inside and out (1 Pet. 1:13–16).
We want to look more like Jesus over time. Holiness isn’t about perfection—it’s about transformation. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we aim to live lives that reflect Christ to the world, inside and out (1 Pet. 1:13–16).
Living in a Way That Builds Others Up
Christian freedom means we’re free to love. So we live with care and restraint, knowing our actions affect others (1 Cor. 8). We ask ourselves: “Is this helping someone follow Jesus better?”
Christian freedom means we’re free to love. So we live with care and restraint, knowing our actions affect others (1 Cor. 8). We ask ourselves: “Is this helping someone follow Jesus better?”
Receiving Correction in Love
No one gets it right all the time. As a church family, we commit to correction that’s biblical, gentle, and restorative—because God disciplines those He loves (Heb. 12:5–11). It’s not about shame, it’s about growth.
No one gets it right all the time. As a church family, we commit to correction that’s biblical, gentle, and restorative—because God disciplines those He loves (Heb. 12:5–11). It’s not about shame, it’s about growth.
Practicing Healthy, Biblical Conflict
When conflict arises (and it will), we won’t gossip, slander, or avoid it. We’ll go to the person directly, with love and grace, following the way Jesus laid out in Matthew 18. Our goal is always healing, not winning.
When conflict arises (and it will), we won’t gossip, slander, or avoid it. We’ll go to the person directly, with love and grace, following the way Jesus laid out in Matthew 18. Our goal is always healing, not winning.
Confessing and Repenting of Sin
We won’t pretend we have it all together. When we mess up, we confess—first to God, then to others if needed (1 John 1:6–9). Confession brings what’s hidden into the light and opens the door to healing.
We won’t pretend we have it all together. When we mess up, we confess—first to God, then to others if needed (1 John 1:6–9). Confession brings what’s hidden into the light and opens the door to healing.
Pursuing Unity and Submitting to Leadership
Unity isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. We commit to being peacemakers, submitting first to Christ, and then to the pastors and leaders He’s placed in our church (Eph. 4:1–3). It’s not about power—it’s about humility.
Unity isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. We commit to being peacemakers, submitting first to Christ, and then to the pastors and leaders He’s placed in our church (Eph. 4:1–3). It’s not about power—it’s about humility.
Holding Our Leaders to Biblical Standards
Pastors and elders carry weighty responsibility. As members, we support them—but we also hold them accountable to live and lead in a way that honors God and shepherds the flock well.
Pastors and elders carry weighty responsibility. As members, we support them—but we also hold them accountable to live and lead in a way that honors God and shepherds the flock well.
Leaving Well, If the Time Comes
Sometimes God calls us to a new place. If that happens, we ask that you let a pastor or staff member know so we can bless and send you. And more importantly, we ask that you find another gospel-centered church where you can keep living out your faith in community.
Sometimes God calls us to a new place. If that happens, we ask that you let a pastor or staff member know so we can bless and send you. And more importantly, we ask that you find another gospel-centered church where you can keep living out your faith in community.
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