Membership Process
How do I become a member of Ingleside?
To become a member of Ingleside you must:
- Personally trust Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord;
- Be baptized by immersion (under the water) as a believer as a symbol of your salvation;
- Complete the Discovering Ingleside Membership class.
What is the Discovering Ingleside Membership class?
Discovering Ingleside Membership is a basic introduction to our church – what we believe, how we are structured, our history, our vision and other essential information. At Ingleside we have people from many different church backgrounds, and we have found that this class plays an important role in introducing the specific dimensions of life at Ingleside and helping us to continue to be a unified family of faith.
When is the class offered?
The class is offered once a month on a Sunday afternoon. The adult class is from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and includes a light supper. Classes for children (3rd – 5th grade) and students (6th – 12th grade) are from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Check the events calendar for upcoming class dates. For more information, contact the membership office.
Where does the class take place?
You can sign in for classes for adults, students, or children outside of Room D-211 – located on the second floor of the children’s building. The best way to find our class is to enter the east side of the campus (closest to Riverside Drive). Park in the parking lot nearest the east entrance to the Worship Center. As you enter the Upper Gathering Area, walk past the Upper Information Desk and turn left to take the stairs up to the Xtreme Zone hallway. Our class will meet in room D-211 at the top of the stairs.
Is childcare provided?
Yes, age-appropriate childcare/supervision is provided for children and students birth through high school.
What should I expect?
Come ready to hear all about Ingleside – our beliefs, our doctrines, our structure, our history, our vision for the future – and about how you fit in! Come ready to interact with a pastor from our staff team and other folks a lot like you who are attenders at Ingleside and want to learn more.
Should I come to Discovering Ingleside Membership?
Come to Discovering Ingleside Membership if you fit any of these descriptions:
- You’re new to our church and just want to learn more about us;
- You’ve been here a while and want to take the next step in understanding what we’re all about; or
- You’re ready to become a member of Ingleside. The class is one of the requirements for membership.
Check out the frequently asked questions about becoming a member of Ingleside.