Church Membership
Frequently Asked Questions about Membership at FBCR 

Q. How do I become a member at FBCR?

A. During each service the pastor will give an invitation during which you may walk down the aisle and tell the pastor that you would like to join FBCR. There are three ways to join our church family:

Baptism - If you have committed your life to Jesus Christ, the Bible teaches that baptism by immersion (being placed completely under the water) is the first act of obedience to the Lord Jesus.  Baptism is a public symbol of your commitment to Christ.

Letter - If you are transferring your membership from another Baptist church.

Statement - Attesting to your faith in Christ and your baptism by immersion after salvation into a church of like faith.

 Q. What are the membership commitments?

 A. Members agree to adhere to the following commitments:

 1. I have, by faith, become a follower of Jesus Christ and have been baptized as a visible 
     way of demonstrating that commitment.

2. I will, with God's help, seek to maintain my consistent disciplines of prayer, Bible study,
    quietness with God, and attendance at worship services.

3. I will, with God's help live my life so that others might see Jesus in me. As a disciple of  
    Christ I will grow in my relationship with Him and it will be evident in my life.

4. I will neither criticize nor listen to criticism concerning any member of this body and
    will, when personally offended, speak directly and lovingly with those involved.

5. I will financially support the ministries of FBCR by faithfully giving back to the Lord a
    biblical portion of my increase.

Q. Who can become a member of FBCR?

A. There are three requirements for membership:

 1. A clear personal testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ alone as the payment for
     sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
     Ephesians 2:8-9 and Romans 5:8

 2. Baptism by immersion and a public statement that identifies that person as a follower
     of Jesus Christ.
     Romans 6:3-6.

3. An interview with one of our pastors or elders to help you understand the   
    commitments of church membership.