The Bridge Church believes that church membership is an important part of discipleship as part of the body of Christ. Our process of membership provides the opportunity for prospective members to get to know the church. As a registered charity we’re governed by a Constitution and the curriculum is based around our vision, mission, values, beliefs, and ministry practices expressed therein (Constitution available on request).
This happens as topics related to membership are shared in sermons on Sunday mornings and then discussed in the small groups which follow. The membership process provides the opportunity to connect with the ministry of the church while building relationships within the church body.
Our aim is to help you determine whether you believe God is leading you to make The Bridge Church your spiritual home. After going through the membership process you can decide whether to proceed with an application for church membership (refer to Constitution for more details regarding the New Membership Process).
We believe that membership is a privilege and we encourage you to consider joining our church family, but we do not intend to exclude anyone from church activities if they have chosen not to pursue formal membership. However some ministry positions are reserved for those who are members as membership demonstrates commitment and accountability, which cultivates relationship and trust.
For articles that explain the importance of church membership see links below.
Articles on church membership:
Michael Osborne, “Why Church Membership?” Tabletalk Magazine.
Ed Stetzer, “3 Reasons for Church Membership,” Outreach Magazine.
Kevin DeYoung, “6 Reasons Why Membership Matters,” TGC blog.
Gregg Allison, The Membership of the Church, TGC essay.