MEMBERSHIP AT SECOND BAPTIST

Discovering and knowing God through Jesus Christ is what brings a Christian faith community together.  While all are welcome to learn, grow and worship at Second Baptist, we invite each person to consider the additional step of joining the church.

Why Join?

We believe the invitation to join is both Biblical and practical.

Biblical: Ephesians 5:25 states, “Christ loved the church and gave his life for it.”Throughout scripture, faithful, God-seeking individuals seem to find their way into communities where that faith is nurtured and challenged. The church is the body of Christ, and joining a local faith community reflects a commitment to Jesus’ work in that place.  

Practical: Joining a church encourages spiritual growth through accountability and friendship, something Jesus’ followers experienced. We believe joining a church illustrates a sense of devotion and faithfulness, often in opposition to our commitment-challenged society. Church membership can also be a help in difficult times. As one person said, “When I struggle with or doubt my faith, I can trust yours to get me through.”

How to Join?

It begins with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  At each worship time an invitation is extended to anyone seeking that personal relationship with Jesus.  Or you can speak with someone from the Pastoral staff at any time.  If you have discovered a personal relationship with Jesus you may desire to be baptized.  We baptize by immersion as part of worship on a day you choose.  If you have joined another faith community in the past you may wish to transfer your membership to Second Baptist.  

Wherever you find yourself in this journey of faith we want to encourage what God is doing in your life and offer you a place to belong and become.