Who Is a Baptized Church Member?
A baptized church member is someone who has been a registered member of the church for at least 6 months, is over 15 years old, and has faithfully participated in church and spiritual life.
They are examined by the session, and if deemed fit to be admitted, they make a confession of faith and vows before the church,
then receive baptism from the session's presiding pastor to become a full communicant member. As a communicant, they may partake in the Lord’s Supper.
A communicant member is a full church member and becomes part of the congregation's general assembly,
with the right to make decisions regarding church matters. Therefore, a baptized church member must be diligent
in both personal and family-based church life and spiritual life.
As a lifelong member, a baptized believer should faithfully serve in all aspects of church life. Since the church is a community of believers,
each member should serve as a part of the body. This includes regularly attending worship services,
dedicating themselves to the church’s ministries and mission work, and bearing witness to Christ through church and social life as Christians.