While church membership isn't our #1 moniker as believers in Jesus Christ, we do believe that membership is an important step in the faith journey. The Bible is full of language that describes a sense of "belonging" to other believers.

As members, we're letting everyone else know that we belong to this local family of worshippers. We also demonstrate a level of interest, as stakeholders, in things that help the organization of the local church fulfil the mission of Jesus. Things like voting on pastors, voting on how resources and money are allocated. Again, while everyone who attends LifeChange is an important part of the church family, membership simply designates a higher level of commitment to the organization.

If you are interested in what LifeChange Community Church is all about, our vision, our values and our beliefs, we encourage you to attend our NEXT STEPS classes when those are offered. If you'd like to take this class, send an email to lifechangeonline@gmail.com.

If you desire to join the church, please complete the application form below:

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1. How long have you been attending LifeChange?

2. Are you currently a member of another church and if so, which one?

3. If you're a member of another church, is some kind of membership transfer needed?

4. Have you completed the NEXT STEPS process?

5. Have you taken a step to establish a personal faith in Jesus Christ? If so, could you briefly tell us when or how you came to faith?

6. Have you been baptized by water since becoming a believer?

(Note: If you have been baptized as an infant, we accept that in fulfilling our membership requirement. However, we do make the distinction in our doctrine, that Believer's Baptism is different from infant baptism in that it an outward expression of one's personal decision to follow Jesus. Whereas in infant baptism, the ceremony was more of a dedication of the intent of the parents to lead their children to follow Jesus.)

If not, are you willing to be baptized at the next opportunity?

7. Is it your desire to join LifeChange Church as a member? If so, indicate that you've met the following five requirements:

I've attended the Next Steps STEP ONE class.

I've committed my life to Jesus Christ and I trust Him for my salvation. (complete question #5 on this form)

I have publicly been baptized. (complete question #6 on this form)

I commit to the LifeChange Membership Covenant (see handout from Next Steps class).

I support the LifeChange Statement of Beliefs (see handout from Next Steps class).

Do you have any questions or issues that you'd to talk to a pastor about regarding membership?

LifeChange Community Church

Physical Address: 3014 Newell St Dorr, MI 49323

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 55 BURNIPS, MI 49314

616.278.0095