The Benefits of Membership
1. It identifies a person as a genuine believer. (Ephesians 2:19; Romans 12:5).
2. It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage them in their walk
with Christ. (Galatians 6:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25).
3. It gives them a place to discover and use their gifts in ministry.
(1 Corinthians 12:4-27).
4. It places them under the spiritual protection of godly leaders.
(Hebrews 13:17; Acts 20:28-29).
5. It gives them the accountability they need to grow. (Ephesians 5:21)