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Meaning of Membership Class
BECOMING A MEMBER SHOWS YOU ARE MAKING A DEEPER COMMITMENT TO THE VITALITY AND LIFE OF OUR CHURCH, YOU ARE CALLING THORNAPPLE YOUR PLACE, YOUR HOME.
Here are the steps to becoming a member of Thornapple:
Watch the Meaning of Membership sessions below and answer the questions posted with each video.
One-on-one conversation/get-to-know you meeting with one of the pastors (schedule with
Kimberly Korpak
)*
If you would like to join, but have not been baptized, please contact one of the pastoral staff to discuss and schedule a baptism.
Complete a
membership application
.
Meet with Elder(s) to share your faith story. An elder will contact you to schedule this.*
Applications are presented for approval at the next Elder meeting.
New members are welcomed during a Sunday morning worship service.
If you have questions about membership or the process, please contact
Julia Sandstrom
.
*These meetings can be virtual or in person
Meaning of MEmbership | intro
Watch the video and then answer the questions (make sure you click 'Submit')
First Name
Last Name
How did you begin participating in the life of Thornapple?
What's one question you'd like to have answered?
Submit
Meaning of MEmbership | session One
Watch the video and then answer the questions (make sure you click 'Submit')
First Name
Last Name
I received Jesus Christ for the first time today:
Yes
No
What is your next step in going further in mission with God?
Submit
Meaning of MEmbership | session Two
Watch the video and then answer the questions (make sure you click 'Submit')
First Name
Last Name
Do you have any questions about the Evangelical Church denomination? Please list them below and one of our pastors will follow up with you.
Learn more about the ECC denomination: covchurch.org
Submit
Meaning of MEmbership | session threE
Watch the video and then answer the questions (make sure you click 'Submit')
First Name
Last Name
Any questions about Thornapple's history, vision or leadership?
I'd like to learn more about serving in the following areas: (select all that apply)
Nursery
Children's Ministry
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
Worship Arts (Musician)
Worship Arts (Tech Booth)
Greeter/Welcome Center/Usher
Coffee/Hospitality
Love Mercy Do Justice
International Missions
Adult Ministries
Leadership
Submit
Meaning of MEmbership | session FOUR
Watch the video and then answer the questions (make sure you click 'Submit')
First Name
Last Name
Why is church membership important to you?
I would like to take the next step in becoming a member of Thornapple
Yes
Not yet
Submit