Church Membership

What does the Bible teach?

September 27, 3:30pm - November 15, 2026 4:20pm

Teacher: Pastor Ben Vahle

In-Person Location: Holmen Baptist Church

Date: September 27 - November 15

Time: Sunday afternoons, 3:30-4:20 pm

Zoom Options: Join a group at your local church (Highly Recommended!), or at home on your own.

Class Description: Is local church membership commanded? Is it even in the New Testament? Is it necessary? Is it helpful? What is the point? Where did it come from? Are there downsides? What will it cost me?

There are many questions and misconceptions about local church membership. This course will seek to clarify Scripture’s teaching on local church membership, including its origin, purpose, function, and goals. Further, the course will examine what it means to be a healthy, contributing member of a local church.

Book Recommendations:

- I Am a Church Member (Tom Rainer); Church Membership (Jonathan Leeman)