The Bible uses many pictures to describe Christians as a community: a household (Eph. 2:19), a human body (I Cor. 12:12-31) and a temple made up of “living stones” (I Peter 2:4-5, Eph. 2:21). All of these illustrate and encourage our interconnectedness and our need for each other. When a believer joins a particular fellowship, he or she is bearing witness to a union that has already happened in the heart.

An individual does not need to become a member to thrive and be actively involved at City Central Church. In fact, many of the City Central family are not members. For those who do choose to become members, we believe that there are many joys and benefits in making this commitment.

Our commitment to God and one another works to shape our culture and our community. Membership is an outward, formalized sign of the inward mutual commitment we have made with each other and Christ. This commitment helps to define not only our role, but also the intention of our heart; it affects our decisions and influences our perspective. This commitment is costly, but the payoff is immense.

As members, we join together for God’s glory and our mutual benefit; we share the responsibilities and rewards of all that God will accomplish through us. As outlined in our bylaws, membership is an important component in our relationship with the government and the proper stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to our congregation. As elders of City Central Church, we invite you to consider joining us as members of this body of believers.