Covenant Membership
Does it really matter if I’m a member or not? Why do I have to go through a pathway to become a member? Why do I have to commit to anything? People often ask these questions about our covenant membership process, skeptical as to why there seem to be so many “hoops” to jump through.
It’s true. We take covenant membership seriously and with a lot of gravity. Committing yourself to a body of believers is weighty, but it’s also wonderful. When covenant members join, they commit to a spiritual family that provides encouragement and support. They are called to a biblical degree of responsibility, accountability, service, and sacrifice to their brothers and sisters in the family of Christ. Our staff and leaders also pledge to assist our covenant members with care, counsel, prayer and teaching.
It’s true. We take covenant membership seriously and with a lot of gravity. Committing yourself to a body of believers is weighty, but it’s also wonderful. When covenant members join, they commit to a spiritual family that provides encouragement and support. They are called to a biblical degree of responsibility, accountability, service, and sacrifice to their brothers and sisters in the family of Christ. Our staff and leaders also pledge to assist our covenant members with care, counsel, prayer and teaching.
Do I need to be a Covenant Member to be a part of the church family?
NO!
Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be a part of The Exchange family through the gathering, through groups, and through doorholder teams!
Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be a part of The Exchange family through the gathering, through groups, and through doorholder teams!
Why be a Covenant Member?
I want to be known on a deeper level by the church. I want to commit to the church. I want to contribute to the church. And I want to be held accountable by the church to live out my faith.
Ultimately, membership means more. More for you and more from you.
Ultimately, membership means more. More for you and more from you.
What are the requirements of a Covenant Member?
- Complete Covenant Membership Pathway
- The Covenant Membership Pathway is listed below.
- Serve on a Doorholder Team
- Be a group member
- Tithe
- Consistently be a part of the Gathering
- Be baptized by immersion
- Write your faith story
- Live out your faith in Jesus Christ through words and actions
How do I become a Covenant Member? - Covenant Membership Pathway
Step 1 - Connect
Connecting with others in the church family to learn how to get life and give life through Jesus.
Hosted 5-6 times per year on Sundays.
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Step 2 - Grow
Growing in the understanding of my faith and how to share it.
Online Course you can start and complete at any time.
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Step 3 - Converse
Conversing together to ask questions and make commitments.
Scheduled with 2-3 staff members after completing steps 1 & 2.
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Step 4 - Live
Covenant Membership isn't a box to be checked. Instead, it is a life to be lived by following Jesus daily in unity with a church family.
Live as a follower of Jesus everyday you are alive whether you are a Covenant Member or not!
Connecting with others in the church family to learn how to get life and give life through Jesus.
Hosted 5-6 times per year on Sundays.
Tap here to be notified about the next Connect!
Step 2 - Grow
Growing in the understanding of my faith and how to share it.
Online Course you can start and complete at any time.
Tap here to start Grow!
Step 3 - Converse
Conversing together to ask questions and make commitments.
Scheduled with 2-3 staff members after completing steps 1 & 2.
Tap here to schedule Converse!
Step 4 - Live
Covenant Membership isn't a box to be checked. Instead, it is a life to be lived by following Jesus daily in unity with a church family.
Live as a follower of Jesus everyday you are alive whether you are a Covenant Member or not!
Are there any Doorholder roles that require I be a Covenant Member?
Anyone in a Doorholder leadership role is required to be a Covenant Member. Each Doorholder team defines what those roles are.