Membership Application Form 2025

A bit about membership

Role of Members in Lake Ridge Community Church

Membership is about participating in the beautiful and sometimes challenging work of loving others in community, worshiping together, living generously and allowing our stories to include and celebrate others. At Lake Ridge when you become a member you are choosing to say, “I am committed to this community of people as we grow spiritually together.” As people get to know your story, and as we serve together, we, as a community, experiences deep spiritual benefits.

At an organizational level, the function of membership includes helping make collective decisions and providing accountability and support for our Leadership. As a congregational church we believe that the voice of the community matters and so formal membership is the organizational structure that allows the voice of the community to be heard. When you become a member you are making a declaration of intention to care for, be accountable to and participate in the life and ministry of our church. In exchange for your commitment, you get to help elect members of the Leadership team, vote on major financial decisions, and generally give wisdom to those in Leadership roles.

Overview of the Membership Process

To become a member of Lake Ridge Community Church you will need to have taken the first steps in your own journey of faith. These first steps include your personal testimony that Jesus is Lord and you’ve put your faith in Him. Your declaration of faith is accompanied by the act of Baptism. If you have not yet been baptized, and would like to be, please contact a pastor at Lake Ridge.

If you have a personal commitment to journeying in faith and you’re calling Lake Ridge home, we invite you to complete the form below. After it has been submitted you will be contacted by some our Leadership team to share your story. Completion of this form plus sharing your story is the bulk of the membership application process – your application will be reviewed by our Leadership team and pastor, and then affirmed by our congregation.

Responsibilities of Membership

Maintaining membership requires regular attendance and contribution to the community. If we haven't seen or heard from you in six months, correspondence will be sent informing you that you are being moved to the "Inactive Members" list. Should we not hear from you within 6 months of that date, a 2nd letter will be sent advising you that you have been moved to "Former Members" list. This is necessary to keep our Membership List accurate and protect our non-profit status.

A member will ensure the unity of Lake Ridge Community Church by:
-Acting in love toward other members
-Refusing to gossip
-Praying for this church and its’ leadership

A member will share in the responsibility of Lake Ridge Community Church by:
-Praying for its growth and its church family
-Praying for his/her family, friends, and neighbours
-Inviting those without a church home to attend
-Warmly welcoming and connecting with those who are our guests

A member will serve the ministry of Lake Ridge Community Church by:
-Pursuing the development of his/her relationship with Christ
-Discovering his/her strengths/gifts and serving God and this church accordingly
-Developing a servant’s heart and attitude

A member will support the community of Lake Ridge Community Church by:
-Attending faithfully
-Praying for the spiritual heath of this church
-Giving joyfully and regularly of his/her time and finances

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