Membership

Membership in a local church is the public declaration that you belong to this Body, and that we belong to you. It is a mutual commitment made by the individual and the congregation to carry out the commands of the New Testament to love and serve and protect one another. Our prayer is that membership at Hinson Baptist Church would display to those around us what God’s love looks like.

How to Join

Membership Classes

All prospective members must attend our Membership Class, composed of four one-hour classes, where we study our Statement of Faith, the history of Hinson Baptist Church, why we meet as a church, and why church membership matters. Taking these classes does not obligate you join, but is the first step of pursuing membership at Hinson.

Membership Interview

In an approximately 45-minute meeting, the prospective member meets with a pastor to recount how God has saved them and to share their understanding of the gospel. The prospective member would also sign the church’s Statement of Faith.

Elder Recommendation

The elders review the applicant’s membership application at a regularly scheduled elders’ meeting. Upon their collective approval, the application proceeds to the congregation for their approval.

Congregational Affirmation

The name of the applicant is published in the bulletin on Sunday morning, and after two weeks, barring any objections, the candidate is admitted into membership.

For more information on membership or the next round of membership classes, please contact the church office.