Church Membership
Any person 18 years of age or older who professes faith in Jesus Christ may be received into church membership, provided they accept the Statement of Faith, Principles, and Constitution of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and have completed an interview with one of our Elders. Prospective members should also have been attending Emmanuel regularly for at least six months.
As a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, we encourage you to be actively involved in the work of the Church, using the gifts, talents, time, and resources that God has blessed you with to make a difference in our church and community for the Kingdom of God. Members are also encouraged to attend our Quarterly Congregational Meetings and Annual General Meeting (AGM), and will have the opportunity to vote on certain congregational matters.
Prerequisites for Membership
The prerequisites for membership at Emmanuel Baptist Church are as follows:
Regular Attendance for 6 Months: First, we recommend that a person has been able to regularly attend Emmanuel for at least six months.
A Believer in Jesus Christ: Next, we require that prospective members are followers of Christ. They will be asked to give an account of their coming to Christ to an Elder during a membership interview.
Believer’s Baptism by Immersion: In accordance with our connection to The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches of Canada, we require Baptism by Immersion before membership. Find more information on the Fellowship and on Baptism.
Acceptance of Our Statement of Faith: Before someone can become a member, they must read and agree with our Statement of Faith and sign their agreement. Click to find a copy of our Statement of Faith.
An Interview with an Elder: Membership requires an interview with one or two of our Elders, during which you will be asked to share about yourself, your spiritual journey, your walk with God, and your desire to join Emmanuel. If you are interested, please view our Membership Information Form.
Agreement to Live in a Way that Pleases God: Finally, prospective members are asked to agree to live in a way that pleases God and to support the work and mission of Emmanuel as the Lord leads and enables them. This is included in our Membership Information Sheet that must be completed and submitted.
A copy of our full doctrinal statement and constitution can also be found on our "About Us" page under "What We Believe".
To request to start the membership process, please fill in the form below, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Thank you for your interest in Church Membership at Emmanuel! If you qualify, based on the above requirements, please fill in the form below, and one of our elders will be in touch with you for a membership interview.