How to Join

MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES

Often the question is asked, “How can I become a member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church?”

Step Number 1 – First, you must accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Make your desire known to the Pastor in the front of the church during the invitation, or at the conclusion of any worship service. (Including transfer of membership)

Step Number 2 – Attend our new membership classes, Sunday mornings 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. There are a series of Twelve (12) classes, which are taught on a continual rotation. These classes give instruction in the areas of basic Bible doctrines.
The twelfth class is taught by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dale L. Crawley Sr., bi-monthly on Saturdays at 10:00am to 1:00 pm. Breakfast is served. All (12) classes are mandatory for membership.

Step Number 3 – All members must be baptized (either here or previously). If you have never received Christian Baptism, you will be given the opportunity to attend a special class where instruction about Holy Baptism is given and in preparation for a baptismal service.

Step Number 4 – All members-elect must have a spiritual gift interview with our Spiritual Gifts Ministry to be placed into ministry before receiving the Right Hand of Fellowship.

Step Number 5 - All members-elect should have a Deacon visitation by their Ward Deacon before receiving the Right Hand of Fellowship.

Step Number 6 - Finally, when all the above steps have been completed, you will receive the Right Hand of Fellowship into Childs Memorial Baptist Church membership during a Sunday Morning Service.