Covenant Membership
To be a member of a church is to make a public promise to live according to the Word and to participate in the work of the congregation. In the Bible this is called a covenant. Every true believer is part of the universal church. But every true believer should also join a local expression of the universal church.
Membership in a local church is not like membership in a social club or other organizations. Most organization members are consumers; the organization exists to serve them. The churches of Jesus are completely different kinds of communities. In the local church, membership means accountability, intimacy, and service, going from being a consumer to becoming a relational partner with God’s people. Becoming a member at Veritas includes attending our Foundations Class, and being baptized as a believer (if you haven’t already).
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BAPTISM
WHAT IS BAPTISM?
Baptism is the act of immersing a Christian in water, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a means through which God signifies and confirms his salvation, joins people to a local church, and marks them off from the world. Baptism is also the believer’s way of publicly confessing faith in Christ.
WHO SHOULD BE BAPTIZED?
If someone has made a genuine profession of faith, then he or she ought to be baptized (Matthew 28:18-19). We would love to walk with you through considering this opportunity to announce the change that has taken place in your life, and proclaim that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. If you haven’t made a commitment to Jesus, we would still love to hear from you to answer any questions you may have and help you to learn more about what it means to be a Christian.
HOW CAN I TAKE THIS STEP?
Baptism Sundays will happen every so often at Veritas Dayton during our gathering. All who desire to be baptized at Veritas should go through our membership class and meet with a pastor before being baptized. If you have any questions before then, please feel free to reach out to meet with a pastor. This meeting does not mean that you are obligated to be baptized, but serves as a way to hear more about what baptism is and how we practice it.