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How to Join

Our desire for you as a member of LPC is to grow to be the Christ-follower that God desires. The Bible teaches that it is the church’s work to equip and encourage you (Eph. 4.12). This is LifePoint’s mission—to lead people to be real Christ-followers in life…together.

Why LPC Membership?

Membership is based on the biblical foundation of Romans 12.4–5 and 1 Corinthians 12.12–27. We receive people as candidates for membership based upon a personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ and believer’s baptism. When a person applies for membership by expressing this desire to us, we lead them through the Navigation Series to complete the membership process. After completing the Navigation Series, applicants sign the LPC membership covenant.

Membership Covenant

As the Leadership of LifePoint Church, we covenant to

  • Lovingly care for you and seek your growth in Christ (Heb. 13.7; 1 Thess. 5.12).
  • Provide teaching and counsel from the Scriptures. This teaching will span the whole counsel of God’s Word (Gal. 6.6; 1 Tim. 5.17-18; Acts 20.27-28).
  • Help you in times of need (Acts 2.42; 4.32–35; James 2.14–17).
  • Maintain that the Elders and Deacons will meet the criteria assigned to them in the scriptures (1 Tim. 3.1–13; 5.17–22; Titus 1.5–9; 1 Peter 5.1–4).
  • Pray for you regularly, particularly when you are sick (James 5.14).
  • Be on guard against false teachers (Acts 20.28–31).
  • Exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18.15–20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6.1).
  • Help you become equipped to serve Christ (Eph. 4.11–13).
  • Seek God’s will for LPC to the best of our ability as we study the Scriptures and follow the Spirit (Acts 20.28; 1 Peter 5.1–5).
  • Set an example and join you in fulfilling the duties of church members (1 Cor. 11.1; Phil. 3.17; 1 Tim. 4.12).

As a Member of LifePoint Church, I covenant to

  • Salvation. I am a Christian, saved by grace through faith. I have repented of my sins, received God’s forgiveness, and trust Jesus with my whole life.
  • Doctrinal unity and followship. I have read and understand the LPC doctrinal statement and agree not to be divisive to its teaching. I also understand the importance of submission to church leadership and will be diligent to preserve unity and peace (Heb. 13.7, 17; Eph. 4.1–3).
  • Spiritual growth. I will seek to grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ through the regular practice of spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer, regular worship experience attendance, community group participation and fellowship with other Christ–followers, serving through the LPC community and sharing the gospel/my faith with people of the world (Ps. 119.97; 105.1; Acts 2.42–47; Heb. 10.23–25).
  • Stewardship. I will strive to properly manage the resources God has entrusted to me, including my time, body, gifts, talents, abilities, attitudes, finances, and possessions (Eph. 5.15–18; Rom. 12.1–2; Eph. 4.1–16; Gal. 5.22–26; Prov. 3.9–10). I will regularly give my tithes and offerings to the Lord through LPC sacrificially, generously, and cheerfully (2 Cor. 8 & 9).
  • Missional vision. I commit myself to the LPC community and agree to aid in fulfilling its missional purpose to both be and share the gospel— beginning in Ozark with my neighbor and to the nations at the ends of the earth.
  • Serve and minister. I commit to using the spiritual gifts God has given me for the building up the church, both at LPC and universally (1 Peter 4.10–11; Rom. 12.1–8; 1 Cor. 12.7–31).
  • Fellowship unity. I covenant to practice the humility and sacrificial attitude of Christ by considering the needs of others (Phil. 2.1–11), not gossiping (Prov. 16.28; Matt. 18.15–17), and seeking spiritual friendships (Prov. 17.17).
  • Fellowship loyalty. I covenant to have friendly Christian relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ from other churches, but I will not function in leadership or as a member in another church family (Heb. 13.17).
  • Church discipline. I covenant to follow the biblical procedures of church discipline and submit myself to discipline if the need should ever arise (Matt. 18.15–17; Gal. 6.1–5).
  • Scriptural authority. I covenant to submit to the authority of the Scriptures as the final arbiter on all issues (Ps. 119; 2 Tim. 3.16–17).

By God’s grace, I will strive to consider my commitment to this Membership Covenant on a yearly basis. I understand that it is an evaluative tool, as well as an affirmation of my continuing conviction and purpose. My responsibility will be to notify the LPC leadership if at any time I can no longer commit to this covenant or if I have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding LifePoint Church.