Understanding Membership in the Body of Christ: Accepting Jesus in your life integrates you into the body of Christ, as explained in 1 Corinthians 12:13. This spiritual union with Christ and fellow believers lays the foundation for becoming a member of a local church, representing the larger body of Christ.

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Commitment to a Local Church Community: Becoming a church member involves a formal commitment to a specific, local congregation. This commitment means that you want to actively engage in and contribute to the community's spiritual journey.

Participation in Church Life and Activities: As a church member, your participation extends to various aspects of church life, including:

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• Engaging in Worship: Regularly participating in worship services is a crucial aspect, where you join others in expressing reverence and adoration for God (Psalm 150).

• Receiving Biblical Teaching: Learning from the scriptures during church teachings, as highlighted in 1 Timothy 4:13 and 2 Timothy 4:2.

• Exercising Spiritual Gifts: Using your unique spiritual gifts to serve and build up the church, in line with Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, and 1 Peter 4:10-11.

• Engaging in Ordinances: Involvement in church practices like communion and baptism, following the examples in Luke 22:19 and Acts 2:38-42.

• Participating in Evangelism: Actively spreading the gospel, adhering to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20.

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Submission to Church Leadership: Membership also means submitting to the church's leadership, trusting the guidance of biblically qualified elders and Pastors. This involves respecting their authority, heeding their teachings, and being an active part of the congregation under their care.

1) A personal profession of Christ as Lord and Savior.

2) Being Baptized 

3) Completion of the New Members Class: 

We offer a Membership Class one Sunday each month. In the class, we cover the basics of what church membership is and explain what it means to be a member at Eben-Ezer Haitian Baptist Church. You’ll also get an overview of opportunities available to help you grow in your faith, meet other believers, and get involved.

4) A signed commitment to abide by the Church’s membership covenant.