Membership at Ingleside

It’s important that you have a church you can call home. Becoming a member at Ingleside involves attending a monthly Discovering Ingleside Membership class. You’ll hear about what we believe doctrinally, how we are led and organized, how you can get more involved, what’s expected of members, what our mission, vision, and values are. Bottom line: this class helps you get connected and helps keep our church united. Here are five good reasons to consider membership:

  1. Membership, both the word and the concept, is biblical (1 Corinthians 12:27).
  2. Membership is necessary for maximum spiritual growth.
  3. Membership clarifies and strengthens your spiritual commitments.
  4. When you become a member, you are placing yourself in an accountable relationship with spiritual leaders.
  5. When you become a member, you are acknowledging that it is not all about you.

Requirements for Membership

  1. Confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
  2. Baptism by immersion.
  3. Completion of the Discovering Ingleside Membership class.

Discovering Ingleside Membership

Discovering Ingleside Membership is a class we offer once a month that will introduce you to our beliefs, mission, strategy, what’s expected of members, and the process of joining. No reservation is required, childcare is available, and a meal is included.

Frequently Asked Questions
about Membership Class

  • Where?

    Just come in the east entrance to the Worship Center, and someone will be there to welcome you and point you in the right direction. The class is in room F-300, just up the stairs from the Upper Gathering Area.

  • When?

    The class is on a Sunday, begins at 4:00 p.m., ends by 8:00 p.m., and we serve you a complimentary supper along the way.

  • Do I need a reservation?

    No, we have a place for you, and a reservation is not required.

  • What should I wear?

    Dress is casual.

  • Who leads the class?

    Mark Hudgins, our Membership Pastor, will lead most of the class, but you will typically meet other pastors as well.

  • How many people will be in the class?

    It varies from month to month, but typically between 5 and 25 people are there.

  • Why a class?

    We believe the best time to know all about a church is before you join! Membership involves more than “walking the aisle.” You’ll hear about what we believe doctrinally, how we are led and organized, how you can get more involved, what’s expected of members, and what our mission, vision, and values are. Bottom line: this class helps you get connected and helps keep our church united.

  • Will I be able to ask questions?

    Yes, there are multiple points for interaction as we meet.

  • Will I be expected to make a commitment to membership?

    At the end of the class, there is an opportunity to make a commitment to membership, but there is no pressure to do so.