Membership

Why join a local church?

Some people say they’re content to “just be Christians”, not linked to any church. This is not the teaching of the New Testament. Joining and belonging to a church is not optional. In Acts, we see people converted to Christ then being “added to the church” (Acts 2:41-42, 46-47)

 

The church isn’t just a club. It’s the people of God, the body of Christ, the community of the Holy Spirit. According to the New Testament, it is a glorious church. Jesus loved it and gave himself for it (Eph 5:25-27). It’s glorious not because it’s perfect but because it belongs to Christ who is continuing to protect it, build it and use it.
 

 

 

Membership at HBC

We have 2 requirements:

  • You have to be truly saved and demonstrate a practical obedience to God's Word
  • You have to hold to HBC's 'Statement of Faith'

Want to become a member?

Procedure is as follows:

  • Attend a membership class (Contact Ray / Calvyn to find out when the next class is to be held)
  • Fill out and submit to church office an "Application for Membership" form
  • An interview with an elder will be arranged
  • You will be welcomed into membership at a church service

Baptism

What is Baptism?

Baptism is a symbol of beginning the Christian life. Baptism is the full immersion in water and the bringing back up again of a Believer who has made a profession of faith in Christ and has shown evidence that they have a living relationship with Christ. Baptism is a public statement that the Believer has died to their old nature and way of living, and has been given 'new birth' and a new way of living by God through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Who should be baptised?

Only those Believers who give a believable profession of faith and show practical evidence of their belief and obedience to Christ.

How can I be baptised?

  • Register your interest to be baptised by completing and submitting the yellow 'Welcome' card, found in the church pews.
  • Speak to either one of the elders / pastors.

An interview will be held with you, after which a date for a baptism will be arranged.