Certainly, being an official member of a local church is not mandatory to worship God effectively. But neither is it irrelevant either. In fact, corporate worship—that is, the public proclamation of God’s Word and the singing of songs—is designed by God to be experienced in community and enjoyed among the committed. Formal membership fosters that unlike anything else.

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!