Riverside Covenant Church Membership Application

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6

…so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5

Name

Phone

Address

Birthplace

Date of Birth

Conversion

Personal conversion to Christ is a requirement for membership in Riverside Covenant Church. To be converted is to know you have committed your life to Jesus Christ, trusting in him solely for forgiveness of your sins (Acts 3:19). Some Christians are able to trace their conversion to a point in time. Others testify that commitment to Christ occurred over a period of time. What is essential is to know that you have committed your life to Jesus Christ.

In which period of your life did your conversion to Christ occur?

Child (0-12) Youth (13-18) Adult Not Sure

If you are not sure you are converted, do you desire to commit your life to Christ? Yes No

Personal Testimony

In the following space, give a brief statement concerning your relationship to Jesus Christ. Include in it a brief description of how you were converted to Christ and what Jesus Christ means to you today.

Baptism

Baptism is also a requirement for membership in Riverside Covenant Church. We affirm the validity of infant, child, or adult baptism. Both sprinkling and immersion are practiced and we recognize baptisms performed in other Christian churches. If you have not been baptized, please let a pastor know you are ready to be baptized and we would love to help you take this step of faith.

When were you baptized?

How were you baptized? Sprinkling Immersion

Marriage/Family

Spouse's Name

Date of Marriage

Children's Names and Birthdates

Church Background

Are you presently a member of another church?

Yes No

If so, what is the name and location of the church?

How have you served in previous churches?

Where would you envision serving in our church?

Confession of Faith/Pledge of Commmitment

Do you believe the Bible to be the word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct?

Yes No

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord?

Yes No

Do you promise to remain steadfast in the faith?

Yes No

Do you intend to live a life that is morally and ethically consistent with the example and teachings of Jesus Christ?

Yes No

Do you promise to devote yourself to the task of growing spiritually?

Yes No

Do you promise to regularly worship in this church?

Yes No

Do you intend to live among God’s faithful people, to hear his word and share in his supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

Yes No

Do you promise to give your time, talents and treasure for the work of the gospel as carried on by this church and the network of churches to which it belongs?

Yes No

Additional Comments:

Acknowledging my commitment to Jesus Christ, and recognizing my need of fellowship & opportunities for service, I hereby make application for membership in Riverside Covenant Church, West Lafayette, Indiana.

By typing my name in this box I am electronically signing my application.

Description

We are grateful that you are a part of Riverside Covenant Church and would like to commit to Riverside through membership. By becoming a member you demonstrate your support for Riverside’s shared ministry, you commit to serving alongside fellow believers who will hold you accountable in your walk with God, and you make yourself responsible for Riverside’s work in our community and around the world. In addition, members are given the opportunity to vote at congregational meetings and participate in the leadership of the church.

Riverside Covenant Church Membership Application

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