Foothills Alliance Membership?

Membership

C.S. Lewis once wrote an essay on church membership, reminding us that the word "membership" is of Christian origin, but it has been taken over by the world and emptied of all its original meaning. Today, most people associate the term "membership" with paying dues, meaningless rituals, silly rules and handshakes, and having your name on some dusty roll.

The Bible gives us a different picture. For the Apostle Paul, being a member of the church meant a vital commitment first to God and then to a unique group of fellow believers. (Romans 12:3-5;
1 Corinthians 12).

The Meaning Of Membership

Joining a church used to be an act of conformity in our society. You joined a church because everybody else did. Now the rules have changed and conformity is no longer a motivating factor. This is probably a good thing because membership is supposed to be about commitment and not conformity.

It identifies me as a genuine believer (Ephesians 2:19).
It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage me (Galatians 6:2)
It gives me a place to discover and use my spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12)
It places me under the spiritual protection of godly leaders (Hebrews 13:17)
It gives me the accountability I need to grow (Ephesians 5:21)

What Do I Do Next?

Membership information classes are held throughout the year.  If you require more information, or would like to register for the membership class, please contact the church office (403-241-9777 or email us). We would love to share with you more about what we are all about as a church and where you could best serve God and His people.