Membership

The Process

Step One:
Often people will rush to join a congregation soon after visiting just a few times. We recommend that you get to know us first, and to be honest, let us get to know you. Worship with us for at least three months before deciding to join. You may even want to attend all three service times to see what the differences are. Come to Sunday morning Bible Class. Perhaps even ask about being a guest at a small group meeting. As you spend some time doing these things, you can get a good feel for the congregation, its members, its patterns, its values.

Step Two:
Once you’ve determined that this is a congregation where you can live and work as a disciple of Jesus, then sign up to take all three modules of new member orientation. Everyone is required to complete all three modules, regardless of your background or prior membership. It’s best to take them back to back, but you can choose from the multiple offerings what best suits your schedule. We do make it easy for you to attend the modules as all of them are on Sunday mornings during our Education Hour from 9:40-10:40 a.m. If there are special circumstances, or questions, please speak with Pastor Meyer, or you can email joe.meyer@redeemerlutheran.com. Remember that these modules not only help you to grow in your faith and commitment, but you’ll also get to know the Pastor, other staff members, and other new members of Redeemer. It’s an all around win/win situation!

Step Three:
Be received into membership at Redeemer during our Sunday Morning Worship. You will be asked to confess your faith in Jesus and in the doctrines of our church, but you will be guided through the process, have your responses in front of you and stand together with the many new members who are joining at the same time. Don’t worry…it’s very easy to do!