MEMBERSHIP

Membership is our term for joining or partnering with First Baptist Maryville. Members commit to joining a spiritual family who provides encouragement and support. They are called to a higher degree of responsibility, service, and sacrifice. Our pastors and leaders pledge to assist our partners with care, counsel, prayer, and teaching. It’s our hope that you will make the commitment to partner with us.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER?

Speak to a pastor about what is next today.

FOUR REASONS TO JOIN A LOCAL CHURCH

BIBLICAL REASON
Christ is committed to the church. “…Christ loved the church, and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:25)

CULTURAL REASON
It is an antidote to our society. We live in an age when people resist being committed to anything - a job, a marriage, our country. Membership swims against the current of America’s “consumer religion.” It is an unselfish decision.

PRACTICAL REASON
It defines those upon whom we can depend. Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every business has a payroll. Every army has an enlistment. Even our country takes a census and requires voter registration. Membership identifies our family.

PERSONAL REASON
It produces spiritual growth. The Bible gives major emphasis for the need of Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to a specific church family.