Membership

Become a Member of Rockwell Church

We’re glad you’re interested in becoming part of the Rockwell Church family! Church membership is more than having your name on a list. It’s a commitment to follow Jesus Christ, grow in your faith, build relationships with other believers, and participate in the life and mission of our church.

Whether you’ve been attending for a while or are just beginning to learn about Rockwell Church, we want to make it easy for you to understand what we believe, what membership means, and how you can become involved. You can explore the information and resources on this page at your own pace.

Learn More About Our Church

Before becoming a member, we encourage you to learn about our church’s purpose, beliefs, and biblical teaching. The following pages explain many of the subjects we would discuss during an in-person membership class.

• Purpose Statement – Learn why Rockwell Church exists.
• Belief Statement – Understand the biblical beliefs that guide our church.
• Salvation – Learn what it means to personally trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Baptism – Learn why we practice believer’s baptism by immersion.
• Communion – Understand why we remember Christ’s sacrifice together.
• Pastor and Church Leaders – Meet the people serving in church leadership.
• Church Ministries – Explore opportunities to grow, serve, and connect.
• Photo Gallery – See some of the people, activities, and ministries of Rockwell Church.

Watch Our Membership Class

Our membership class includes one approximately 70-minute video divided into nine sections. You’ll learn about the seven basics of belonging to a local church, including worship, spiritual growth, serving, giving, prayer, unity, and sacrifice, along with practical steps for becoming an active church member.

The membership class is available in a password-protected section of our website. Please contact staff@rockwell.church or ask Pastor Chris for the password.

Who May Become a Member

The following comes directly from our Church Constitution and Bylaws:

“Persons confessing faith in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord of life, giving evidence of regeneration, being baptized by immersion, completing the membership application process described in the bylaws, accepting the Statement of Faith held by this church and being duly received by the members, shall constitute the membership.”

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Church Covenant

The following is the Church Covenant as it appears in your original page content:

“Having been led by the Holy Spirit to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and to confess Him as Lord, and on confession of this faith having been baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully covenant with one another as one body in Christ, to lead lives worthy of the Lord and fully pleasing to Him. By the Holy Spirit’s aid and power, church members shall:

1. Pray Faithfully:
   We commit to praying regularly for the church’s spiritual growth, for each other, for our pastors and ministry staff, and for the advancement of God’s Kingdom (Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Luke 18:1, John 14:13–14, Colossians 4:2).
   
2. Participate and Attend:
   We promise to regularly attend worship services, participate in the ordinances, be involved in church ministries, and support church business meetings. If we move from this place, we commit to uniting with another local church as soon as possible to continue carrying out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word Hebrews 10:24–25, Ephesians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 11:26)

3. Promote Unity and Christian Love:
   We commit to walking together in Christian love, seeking unity, and offering encouragement. We will give and receive admonition with meekness and always be ready for reconciliation (John 13:34–35, Matthew 18:15, Psalm 133:1, Colossians 3:12–16, 1 Corinthians 1:10).
   
4. Live According to God’s Word:
   We promise to forsake sinful ways, walk in righteousness, and faithfully apply God’s Word to our daily lives. We will maintain a vibrant relationship with God through prayer and time in His Word (2 Timothy 3:16–17, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:1–2, James 1:22).
   
5. Use Our Gifts to Serve:
   We commit to using our spiritual gifts to serve within the Body of Christ and to support the ministries of the church (1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 12:4–7, Ephesians 4:11–12, Colossians 3:23–24).
   
6. Give Generously and Steward Well:
   We promise to be faithful stewards of our time, talents, and finances, giving tithes and offerings to support the church and its mission to fulfill the Great Commission (2 Corinthians 9:6–13, Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9–10, Proverbs 11:25, 1 Chron 29:14).
   
7. Teach and Evangelize:
   We commit to faithfully teaching the Bible to our children and seeking the salvation of family, friends, and others through our witness (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Acts 1:8).
   
8. Support Church Leadership and Maintain Doctrinal Integrity:
   We promise to honor, esteem, and pray for our pastors and leaders, supporting them as they exercise their spiritual offices. We will refrain from promoting any doctrinal interpretation that contradicts the church’s Statement of Faith, maintaining unity in doctrine (Hebrews 13:17, Titus 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:11–13, 1 Timothy 5:17).
   
9. Live with Integrity and Holiness:
   We promise to be trustworthy and just in our dealings, avoiding unkind words and unrighteous anger. We will honor God by living holy lives and avoiding actions that defile the body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (Proverbs 10:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Ephesians 4:25–32, 1 Peter 1:15–16).
   
10. Care for One Another:
    We commit to caring for each other, helping in times of physical or emotional hardship, and being compassionate in our feelings and speech, showing Christian love in all situations (Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10–18).”

You can read the complete Rockwell Church Constitution with Bylaws and Ministry Team Guidelines online. Printed copies are also available upon request.

How to Become a Member

If you’re interested in becoming a member of Rockwell Church, here are the steps to take:

1. Let Pastor Chris know you want to become a member.
2. You may be able to transfer your membership from another church like ours (you may also be able to transfer your membership to another church in the future).
3. Complete the membership class material, submit the membership application, and meet with the Pastor for a short interview.
4. Schedule a time for believer’s baptism if you have not experienced that yet. Baptism is required for membership. Pastor Chris has a helpful resource to explain why we don’t practice infant baptism.
5. The church membership will be notified at least two weeks before a special or regular business meeting that you have completed the requirements for membership so they can gather to vote on your membership and welcome you to our church family.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We are glad you are considering becoming a member of Rockwell Church. If you have questions about our beliefs, the membership process, or accessing the password-protected membership class, please contact staff@rockwell.church or talk with Pastor Chris at church.