At MVCC, we have a formalized way for people to express membership in our church body. Membership is simply a tool that helps us be a highly aligned group of people around a common mission and vision, rather than a loosely aligned group of people who choose MVCC for reasons of personal preference. This page is intended to provide information as to why we do membership and to outline the pathway to pursuing membership. Watch the video below to learn more.
We have established baseline requirements in order for a person to pursue membership. We acknowledge that these are simply our parameters for how to best manage the process of membership within our church family. These are not meant to be hoops to jump through, but rather are components we believe best promote the biblical culture we are seeking. Here are the requirements, along with links to the various items referenced therein.
In order to be a member, a person must…
- Be a believer in Jesus Christ and able to clearly articulate the simplicity of the gospel
- Be baptized, not at MVCC, but at some point in their journey
- Have completed the Biblical Distinctives class and be in alignment with the Theology and Practices of MVCC
- Complete a Membership Interview with one of the pastors
- Sign the Membership Commitment
Helpful Links:
- MVCC’s Biblical Distinctives
- Theology & Practices of MVCC
- Membership Commitment
- More information about baptism
Ready for Membership?
Here are the next steps:
- Take the Biblical Distinctives class. Look for upcoming classes on our Church Center Calendar.
- Take a Membership class. Look for upcoming classes on our Church Center Calendar or email membership@mvcchurch.org.
- Take a Baptism class. Look for upcoming classes on our Church Center Calendar or email baptism@mvcchurch.org to request to be baptized.
Schedule a Membership Interview.
Sign the Membership Commitment.
Once you have met with a pastor, you can sign the membership document online using the button below.
If you are not sure about membership, have questions, or are newer to MVCC…
We would encourage you to take one of these next steps…
- Take the next step of getting more involved at the church, such as attending our next MVCC Connect (a gathering for those newer to the church), taking the next Biblical Distinctives class (these start in September and January), getting plugged in to a LifeGroup, or taking one of our Equipping Classes.
- Set up a one-on-one meeting with one of the pastors to talk about your questions.