There is a fundamental link between a person's spiritual condition and their attitude toward money and material possessions. How a person spends their money, in other words, often reveals the nature of their commitment to God and their relationship with the local church. But is a person’s spending habits the best way to gauge their spiritual maturity?

In this sermon series on church membership, Pastor Ronald H. Gann explains how living out a commitment to a local church involves many responsibilities, including corporate fellowship, stewardship, and service. Simply put, membership matters!