How do I become a Member?
Signup for Love 101!
Become Eligible to Join
Any person is eligible to join Newton if the following are true:
- You have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior
- You have followed God's simple command of being baptized by immersion. Baptism is not necessary for salvation; it is simply a public testimony of your faith.
- You have read and are in agreement with Newton Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith
- You may also be eligble to transfer membership from a church of like faith.
Two Steps to Join Newton
- Interview: Those interested in membership must have an interview with the Pastor or a person appointed by the Pastor. The purpose of the interview is to hear the prospective member’s testimony, to answer questions and to share information about previous church membership.
- Presentation to Congregation: The Pastor or Pastoral Staff will recommend new members to the congregation. Membership shall be granted upon majority vote of the members present.
Commitments of Church Membership
Attend
I commit to faithfully attend a LifeGroup as well as all of the weekly services of the church unless I am providentially hindered.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Serve
I commit to find a weekly place of service and ministry within the first six months of joining the church.
10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:10-11
Give
I commit to faithfully support the ministries of the church through the giving of tithes, faith promise, and offerings.
7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Corinthians 8:7
Blessings of Church Membership
- Gives me an environment in which to grow spiritually - Hebrews 10:24–25
- Identifies me with fellow believers - Ephesians 2:19, 1 Peter 2:9–10
- Allows for genuine friendships, healthy relationships, and voluntary accountability - James 5:16; Proverbs 27:17
- Enables burdens to be shared and loads to be lightened - Galatians 6:2
- Builds a prayer network for mutual intercession - Romans 15:30; 1 Timothy 2:1; 5:5
- Places me under the spiritual protection of godly leaders - Hebrews 13:17, Acts 20:28
- Provides a means to honor God financially by supporting local and world evangelism - Philippians 4:14–18
- Serves as a place for me to bring others, so they may hear the gospel - Acts 17:1–4
- Creates an opportunity to discover and exercise my spiritual gifts - Romans 12:6–8
- Connects me to something eternal and more significant than myself - Romans 12:4–5
Start with Love 101
This Love 101 LifeGroup is for those interested in membership at Newton as well as those who have recently joined. Pastor Tony will cover the L.O.V.E. philosophy of our church as well as help you get connected with the Newton Family!