2022 Membership Application

Thank you for prayerfully deciding to seek membership with Redeemer. The main steps we recommend are:
1. Attend all sessions of the Inquirer's Class (make-up missed classes)
2. Complete and submit this online application (1 per person)
3. The Session (elders) will review the application and invite you for an interview (usually the second Tuesday)
4. If the Session approves your membership the date will be set for your public reception before the congregation (usually the first Sunday)

Date of Membership Application

Have you completed all the Inquirer's Classes? Yes No No, I need to make up a class or two

Name

This address will receive a confirmation email

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Home Phone

Address

Birthdate

Gender

Male Female

Marriage Date

Maiden Name

Children in your Household: Name, Birthdate, Baptism Date

Is anyone in your family being presented for baptism?

If Yes, list name(s):

Connection to RPC

The following factors encouraged me to start attending RPC (check all that apply):

A friend/relative invited me A neighbor invited me A co-worker invited me The church is close to my home OPC Church Directory search Redeemer Website

Other factors unlisted above:

What was your previous religious affiliation before coming to RPC? None Catholic Protestant Jewish Other

If Protestant, which denomination?

If other, which affiliation?

I have attended Redeemer for the following length of time: Less than 6 months Between 6 months and 1 year Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 5 years Between 5 and 10 years Between 10-20 years Over 20 years

What ministry opportunities do you regularly attend (Check as many as apply)? Sunday Morning Service Sunday Evening Service Men's/Women's Bible Study LIFE Group Youth Ministry Other

If other, which ones?

How long does it take you to get to Redeemer from your home? Under 15 minutes 15-30 minutes 30-45 minutes 45 -60 minutes Over 60 minutes

The major reasons I attend Redeemer are:

Testimony of Faith

1. If God asked, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What reason would you give Him?

2. What does it mean for Christ to be Lord of your life?

3. In what ways are you currently growing in your relationship with Christ?

Have you been baptized? Yes No I don't know

If yes, what is the approximate date?

Are you currently a member of another church? Yes No

If yes, what is the name of the church?

Please state your reason(s) for leaving that church:

If you are not currently a member of another church, where have you attended or been in membership in the past?

Please state your reasons for joining Redeemer Presbyterian Church:

If you are married, is your spouse aware of and in agreement with your application for membership at Redeemer? Yes No

As a member, I would like my name visible on the church directory.

Yes No i'd like more information

If you are not currently in a LIFE Group, would you be interested in joining one? Yes No I'd like more information

As a member, I would like to receive the OPC denominational magazine NEW HORIZONS.

Yes No I'd like more information

Areas of Service

As a member I'd like to serve as a Greeter a few times a year Yes No I'd like more information

We ask all our members to complete a Gifts Inventory form. Please click here and it will open a seperate form to complete but please don't forget to complete this application once you've completed the Gift Inventory.

What does Redeemer believe?

Please click here and read Redeemer Presbyterian Church’s Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality and click here if you are interested in reading the Westminster Confession of Faith.

I have read Redeemer Presbyterian Church’s Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality

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Membership Biography

Please write a brief personal bio which includes where you were born, what church you grew up in (if applicable), how you came to Christ, what you do for work, when you located to Grand Rapids (if applicable), how you heard about Redeemer, and your closest family (spouse, children, parents, siblings, etc.)?

Sample: John Smith
I was born in Chicago, IL where I attended First Church with my family until I went to college at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. I met my spouse, Sally, in college. We were married after college and we have 5 children: John, Sarah, Jack, Samantha, and Jake. We found Redeemer online and began attending in January 2021. We have made some great friends and we love the biblical preaching and teaching.

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2022 Membership Application

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