How Do I Become a Member?

Requirements for Membership
Any person shall be eligible for membership, who trusts in the finished work of Christ for salvation, professes repentance toward God, has been baptized (or will be baptized upon joining), is willing to submit to the government and discipline of this church, and intends to give wholehearted support to its ministry. Refer to the Trinity Presbyterian Church Ministry Directory for a full description of the requirements and responsibilities of membership.

Reception of New Members
The first step toward pursuing membership is to contact the pastor concerning your interest in membership. If, after that interview, you feel called to join Trinity Presbyterian church, you will be given the opportunity to sign up for a membership interview with the session. The purpose of the interview will be to examine you as to a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ. A New Member's class is normally offered at least once a year. It is required that you take this class either before or as soon after joining Trinity as possible.

Uniting with Trinity Presbyterian Church
A person can unite with Trinity Presbyterian Church in one of the following ways:

  1. By Profession of Faith - This occurs when a person has recently come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and thus has no existing affiliation with a church.
  1. By Transfer - We will receive into our membership by a letter of transfer anyone who is a member in good standing of an evangelical church.
  1. By Reaffirmation of Faith - Those who cannot secure a letter of transfer (some churches do not grant letters to churches outside their own communion), or who have been inactive and wish to make a fresh beginning in the Christian life and re-dedicate themselves to God, are received on their own statement of faith in Christ.
Note: Baptism is required of all seeking membership unless the applicant has previously been baptized.

Membership Vows
  1. I acknowledge myself to be a sinner in the sight of God, justly deserving his displeasure, and without hope, except through his sovereign mercy.
  1. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of sinners and receive and trust him alone for salvation as he is offered in the Gospel.
  1. I now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that I will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ.
  1. I promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of my ability.
  1. I submit myself to the government and discipline of this church and promise to strive for its purity and peace.

Membership Documents