Membership in the Congregation

The process of church membership can be a burden to sustain--classes, forms, information to update, and so forth. We've compiled a series of sample documents to ease the administrative load. Included are forms for explaining the process to prospective members, processing new candidates, and planning the membership class and worship service ceremony. Adapt these to fit your congregation! Table of Contents: Membership in the Congregation by John Throop Membership Information: Website or Brochure Pathways to Membership: Sample Text for Brochure Pastor's Letter to Prospective Members Prospective Member Class Lesson Plan Adult Membership Application Form Adult Membership Application and Testimony Form Membership Information Inventory Interview Questions for Prospective Members Letter of Membership Transfer Information Form for Church Newsletter Worship Service Section: Membership Covenant Worship Service Section: Liturgical Affirmation of Faith