membership
Committing To Your Local Church
Membership provides a way to determine who is committed to the mission, doctrine, and values of Ironwood Church. Such delineation should not create different classes within the church. Rather, it simply recognizes that there are people within any expression of the body of Christ at varying levels of commitment – and that’s okay. But as an intentional community with a mission and purpose, it is helpful to know who is committed and who is simply curious.
Should I Become A Member?
Scripture tells us that leaders within the church are called to “equip the saints – or believers – for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God” (Eph 4:12-13). Essentially, we are called to function as one body, made up of many members, with Jesus Christ as our head, working together to grow into maturity (1 Cor 12:12-31). When all believers – not just church staff – embrace the importance of their role in the church community, the body of Christ is able to function with all of the faculties it is supplied with. And when each part is working properly, the body grows into health and strength (Eph 4:16).
So you should not enter into the membership covenant because you’ve been around Ironwood a while and figure it’s the next step or “something you should do.” Nor should you enter into the membership covenant simply to say, “Ironwood is where I go to church.” That’s part of it, but membership is more than that. Membership is an informed commitment to the doctrine and vision of Ironwood Church, a willing submission to the leadership of the church, and an intentional embrace of your role in the body of Christ and the mission of the church.
How Does A Person Become A Member?
The process of becoming a member is straightforward:
Attend a Rooted class, which includes working through the Ironwood Church Membership Packet (please contact us if you cannot attend the class but want to pursue membership). Find an upcoming Rooted Class Here.
Fill out this form to request a meeting with a pastor/elder.
Signing the Membership Covenant.