At Open Doors Baptist Church (ODBC), we believe that the Bible not only teaches us what to believe, but also how we are called to live together as God’s people. For this reason, we take membership seriously. The Lord Jesus spoke of our love and accountability to one another (John 13:34–35), and the New Testament emphasizes our shared life within the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Hebrews 10:24–25). Becoming a member is one way we commit ourselves to walk together in faith, service, and mission for the glory of Christ’s kingdom.

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Membership is a joyful declaration that you belong to this local church family. As members, we promise to care for one another, to encourage and serve one another (Galatians 6:2; 1 Peter 4:10), and to walk in unity under Christ our Head (Ephesians 4:15–16). At the same time, we gladly receive the love, accountability, and support of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

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As a church, we hold quarterly members’ meetings. These gatherings give us the chance to share updates from different ministries, welcome new members, pray together, discuss practical matters such as building work, and make decisions together in dependence on the Lord (Acts 6:3–4).

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If you are a regular attender at ODBC, we warmly invite you to consider becoming a member. To help you take this step, we offer a membership course once a month (usually on a Saturday morning until noon), where you can learn more about what it means to belong to the family of God here at ODBC.

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Thinking About Membership?

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At Open Doors, we believe church is more than a place you go on Sundays it’s a family you belong to. Becoming a member means saying “I’m committed to Jesus, and I’m committed to this church family.”

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Why Membership?

• To grow in faith together

• To encourage and support one another

• To serve Christ in worship, mission, and daily life

• To have a voice in shaping the life of the church

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Who Can Join?

Membership is open to anyone who:

• Follows Jesus as Lord and Saviour

• Has been baptised as a believer

• Wants to live in a way that honours Christ

• Is ready to walk with us as part of the Open Doors familY

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What It Means

As a Member, you’ll receive:

• Prayer, support, and encouragement

• Opportunities to grow as a disciple

• A place to use your gifts

• A say in church decisions at Members’ Meetings

 

As a Member, you commit to:

• Worshipping regularly with us

• Praying for and encouraging others

• Supporting the vision and mission of the church

• Living out your faith in daily life

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How Do I Join?

1. Come along to an Exploring Membership session.

2. Meet with a leader to share your story.

3. Be welcomed at a Church Members’ Meeting.

4. Celebrate your membership at a Sunday Communion service.

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Want to Know More?

Talk to one of our leaders, or pick up a Membership form.