Group Life
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the conerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.“
Ephesians 2:19-22
In any relationship dating is fine, but marriage is better. Formal membership is the way that you say to the church.. I want to be a part of this church – I believe her doctrine, I love her people, I want to serve in her ministries and I want to have a say in her direction.. Likewise the church says to you… We want you to be a part of this group, we love you, we are going to help you walk closely with Jesus… It’s a mutual commitment. It’s good for you – it’s good for the church.
So in order for our church to become a strong and effective “pillar” for Truth in our community and in the world, we recognize the need for commitment and accountability that only formal membership brings. Although people are free to minister at Pillar Church without membership, several key ministry positions require this level of commitment. Our membership course is called Group Life.
Group Life is presented by church the church leadership on a Sunday afternnoon. The meeting is generally held in the home of a church member. Although going through the class does not automatically make you a member of Pillar, the class is a prerequisite for membership. Our goal is that by the conclusion of the course you have a clear understanding of the direction and structure of our church as well as knowledge of the benefits and expectations of membership.
Our next Group Life Class will take place on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 from 3-7pm. If you are considering membership you are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP at info@pillarchurchsbc.com
For a schedule of upcoming Group Life courses or if you have more questions about how you can formally join with us in reaching people for Christ, email us at info@pillarchurchsbc.com or call us at (703) 508-9985.
In the Group Life book there is an information form for those who wish to become members. The form is available in an online version at the link below.
Course Audio
For the convenience of those who currently attend Pillar Church but for one reason or another are not able to make it to a class in person, the audio recording of the original Group Life series is available here.
