Where did church membership start? The New Testament clearly shows us why church membership is vital for Christ-followers. Here are a few of the examples: It gives the accountability that is needed to produce spiritual growth (Hebrews 3:12–13). It is difficult to be accountable when you are not connected with other Christ-followers. The apostles traveled from town to town establishing local groups of Christ-followers who were led by elders and pastors (Acts 14:21–23; Titus 1:5; Ephesians 4:11–12; 1 Timothy 5:17–20; 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13).
 

These local spiritual leaders were directly responsible to God for their members’ well-being (Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:1–4, Acts 20:28–31).

Christians in the New Testament would willingly identify themselves with these groups as Christ-followers (Acts 11:22–26; 14:21–28; 15:40–41; 16:4–5; Romans 16:1–5, 1 Corinthians 1:2; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Philemon 1:1–2).

Why is it still important?
A team has a roster, a business has employees, a country has citizens, and a church has members. We all have a need to belong.

Becoming a Del Sol Church member will identify you with your spiritual family. The church leaders need to identify those they can rely on to build and sustain the ministries of the church. Church membership identifies you as a Christian brother or sister who will receive priority when finite church resources are needed (Galatians 6:10).

When we become a Christ-follower by accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we automatically become members of the body of Christ. We have an invisible and unbreakable bond that links us to Christ and to each other. Becoming a church member makes something that is invisible become visible. Membership can be a significant “defining moment” in our Christ-following journey.

How do I become a member?
There are four qualifications for membership at Del Sol Church:

• A personal commitment of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
• Baptism by immersion as a testimony of salvation.
• Completion of the church’s membership class, "Discovering Membership".
• A commitment to abide by the Membership Covenant, signified by signing the covenant, which involves personal commitment to live an authentic Christian life.