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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP. Why you must be a registered Member

An article to encourage you to fully be a church member

Are you a member or considering becoming a member of an association or a club? Being a member of an association or a community is essential for social growth and a sense of belonging, as every individual seeks identity, purpose, and security within a larger social framework. Even growing children naturally desire to join groups that provide order and shared values. Collaboration continues to be a vital element of success, as no visionary person can flourish in isolation. In the same way, biblical figures such as Paul, who worked with Timothy and Barnabas, demonstrated the power of membership. Likewise, Jesus, who chose twelve apostles, also highlighted the importance of partnership and teamwork. Contextually, for believers today, participation in a local church is vital for spiritual maturity, identity development, restoration, and obedience to God's command to fellowship.

Active membership not only fosters growth but also strengthens one’s accountability and commitment to the faith community. An adage says, “No man is an island.” This means that we all need each other to coexist, relate, and grow. God desires that His children grow spiritually. Like a seedling that needs water, air, and light to grow healthily, a believer needs the counsel of colleagues to challenge their life and hold them accountable. This goal is best achieved by joining a church where one can experience the counsel of others and grow. You need this.

When one becomes a member of an association, they relate well because of their clear identity. Although they might not share a sense of belonging equal to that of their leaders, they live with confidence and enjoy every privilege the association offers. You cannot be a believer and not be a member of a local church. You cannot enjoy the privileges given to the church by Christ if you do not identify with a local church. Remember, you are an adopted child of God, destined for glorification. This adoption is strengthened and perfected only when you identify yourself with a local church.

The Bible describes the church as a body that functions interconnectedly with a purpose. God has given each of us a purposeful gift. Many people fail to discover or use these gifts correctly because they are not active members of a church. In the field of music, one missing chord disorganizes the symphony. Failing to discover or utilize our gifts properly endangers our sense of purpose. Do you have a purpose to live out? If you have a purpose or are yet to discover one, then the church is where you can discover and live out that purpose.

Many people are hurt every day and find no better healing in their lives. The church provides divine medicine for wounded souls and spirits. Good physicians and therapists can treat wounds, but the church heals both the wounds and scars through the power of God. The prayer and the Word of God that the church offers heal more deeply than any medicine a doctor in a hospital can provide. If this belief is true—and it is—why do you still hold back from becoming a member of the church? Do you not want free healing? Come on, find and become a member of a church and enjoy the healing power of God for your hurts.

Is not fellowshipping a form of obedience? When a president makes a decree, every citizen obeys. Well, you have an obligation to meet and fellowship as an act of obedience to God’s call. Through the writer of Hebrews, God reminds His children never to forget the gathering of all the saints (Hebrews 10:25). If we love, then we need to obey Him. We can obey God and fellowship if we are members of a church. What do you think? With that in mind, let us become part of the church and fellowship as an act of obedience to God.

Therefore, church membership is more important than membership in any other association. As the unwatered crops that do not grow, yield, and ultimately dry up when no rescue is given, a believer experiences the same fate. While God did not promise a perfect life in this world, we have the obligation to strive for a better one. This takes our response to heed his call to a church membership. To grow strong in all aspects of life, to live with a clear identity, to live out your purpose well, to heal from all the hurts of the soul and spirit, and to obey God in lifestyle, you need to join a church and participate actively.

Abunerry, Ayella

 

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