Based upon Christian experience or desire to accept Christ, persons wishing to become a member of Union Baptist Church may do so through one of the following ways:

• Respond to the invitation extended after each sermon and come forward to receive the right hand of fellowship from the Pastor.
• Request to meet with the Pastor and ministerial staff to join at any other time.

Benefits of Membership

• Membership enables persons to join in with what God is doing through the vibrant, viable, vital fellowship of Union Baptist Church.
• Membership allows the Pastoral team to assess your gifts and skills so that those gifts can be utilized in the core ministries and in leadership positions of the church.

Expectations of Members

• Become born again by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9).
• Be baptized (if you have not already done so) in obedience to the command of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38).
• Demonstrate, through attitude and actions, a sincere desire to live in obedience to Christ (John 14:23) and submit to the spiritual authority and leadership of our pastor (Hebrews 13:17).
• Regularly attend one of the Sunday morning worship services and our other services as scheduled.
• Support the work of the church through your time, talents and treasure; giving of the tithe as commanded by the Lord or as you are able.
  • ​​Commit to spending time in worship and study. Since time is our most valuable commodity, when you sow your time in doing good, you will reap the good of your time.
  • Each member of the body of Christ has been given a spiritual gift (Ephesians 4:8) that is to be used in service and ministry. Learn yours and serve within your gift.
  • Jesus said it best, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Follow giving patterns and you will find a person’s true heart.