What is church membership?
The Bible uses many metaphors when talking about the church: a bride, a building, a family, a flock. One important metaphor Paul uses is the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, he writes that every member of the body has a distinct role — and that the body suffers when any part is missing.
Membership is how we take that seriously. It is a mutual commitment: you commit to this church, and this church commits to you — to know you, serve you, pray for you, and walk with you through life.
