How to Become a Member

The Indian Hill  Baptist Church is a body of believers united by our desire to follow Jesus Christ and committed to fulfilling the purposes set forth in our Mission Statement. If you desire to join with us and agree to be bound by our mutual covenant with one another, and will be supportive of the beliefs,  vision,  and mission of our church, we warmly invite you to become a member. Here are the three steps to becoming a member: 

 

1. Present yourself for membership during any Worship Service when the invitation is given at the end of the message.
   Our Pastor will invite those who desire to become members of The Church to come to the front of the Sanctuary. A minister will greet you and introduce you to a friend, who will accompany you to a quieter place where you will be guided in your decision.
   
2. Express your desire for membership through one of the following means:
   • Profession Of Faith
     If you have never received Jesus as Savior and Lord and/or never publicly confessed Him, you will be given an opportunity to do so. After your decision has been confirmed, an appointment will be made for your baptism at Indian Hill Baptist Church.
   • Transfer of membership from another Baptist Church of like faith and order.
     If you are currently a member of Baptist Church of like faith and order, we will receive you as a member upon promise of a letter from that church. A member of the staff of the Indian Hill Baptist Church will contact that church to notify them of your decision and request your letter.
   • Statement of Faith
     If you know in your heart that you have previously experienced salvation by receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord, we will be happy to receive you. It will be necessary for you to be baptized at Indian Hill Baptist Church if you have never been baptized by immersion after your salvation experience or if you were baptized in a church which holds a different view of salvation, baptism, or eternal security than the Indian Hill Baptist Church.