Membership
Membership
What does becoming a member of CIBC mean?
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. … So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
– Acts 2:38, 41
Being “added” to the Church of God, the Body of Christ is a work of God in the life of an individual. The Scripture’s call is for everyone to repent(turn from a life of sin, rebellion and living without God doing it our own way) and believe in (put your trust and hope in) what Jesus Christ has done by dying on your behalf and being raised as the living Lord. When a person repents and believes in Jesus they receive the Holy Spirit (God’s very presence and life). The Scriptures then make clear that a follower of Jesus is then to be baptized and is a member of the Church.
The Scriptures also make clear that every believer should be an accountable, involved and faithful member of a local church. Within this local church, followers of Jesus Gather regularly as worshippers, Grow together as disciples and Go together as missionaries locally and globally. With that being said CIBC is thankful for your interest in this local body of believers who are seeking to glorify God by making disciples locally and globally.
Our membership process includes a membership class in which you will learn about CIBC (the biblical basis for church membership, CIBC history, and current ministries), a pastoral conversation confirming your understanding of the Gospel and that you have repented, believed and been baptized, and then Elder’s affirmation.
For membership or to have any questions answered contact a pastor through the means listed below.
Contact CIBC:
1000 Roland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021
info@cibcfamily.com
404-296-6483
Step 1: Membership Class
The first step to becoming a member at CIBC, or simply learning more about what we believe, is to attend one of our quarterly membership classes!
Step 2: Membership Interview
Following your Membership Class, you’ll be invited to meet with a CIBC leader for a Membership Interview. Don’t be intimidated; this is simply a time for us to get to know your story more personally and answer any questions you may have about our membership covenant.
Step 3: Finalizing Membership & Next Steps
Your Membership Interviewer will help you take any next steps to finalize your membership. For you, this may be signing your membership covenant and helping you take a next step in serving, community, and giving. For others, it may be walking with you through any additional requirements for membership, such as baptism.