Church Membership
Love, Serve, Grow.
Three simple but significant ideas that help define what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Generations Church is a fellowship of people who are committed to loving God, serving others, and growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
You do not have to be a member of Generations to attend or participate in almost all aspects of life at Generations Church, but we encourage everyone who is serious about serving Jesus and committed to our church body to take this important step. Applicants must be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and have attended Generations Church for at least three months.
Generations Church is a Christian community that believes…
…the Bible is God’s flawless handbook that gives straight answers for life and spiritual belief.
…that God loves us unconditionally and invites us into relationship with him through faith in his Son, Jesus Christ.
….in Jesus Christ, God’s one and only Son who had a miraculous birth, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, was resurrected from the dead, ascended to heaven, and will return soon for those who believe in him.
….in the Holy Spirit, who lives in believers, empowering us to serve God.
…that spiritual gifts and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with speaking in other tongues are available and important for all believers.
…followers of Jesus should be baptized in water and celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
…followers of Jesus have an eternal destiny with God in heaven but those who have not accepted salvation will be separated from God forever.
For a more detailed explanation of our statement of faith, please review the PAOC Statement of Essential Truths.
If you are 18 years of age or over and have attended Generations Church for at least 3 months, becoming a member involves the following steps:
1. Participate in Generations 360° or a Membership Info Night
Generations 360° is a three-week small group led by the Pastors of Generations Church. Our goal is to get to know each other better and talk about the vision and values of Generations Church. To sign up for our next Generations 360° group please click here:
2. Check out the fine print.
Followers of Jesus who invest their hearts, families and finances in a local church deserve to have confidence in the beliefs and governance structure of their church. Check out the following documents:
3. Fill out a membership application
We want to get to know you better! If you’ve attended Generations 360° or a Church Membership Info Night let us know you’re interested in receiving the online application form. You can also request to transfer your membership from your previous church.
4. Celebrate with your church family
We believe that becoming a member of Generations Church is something to celebrate! Once your membership has been reviewed, you will be invited to participate in a reception of members moment at an upcoming meeting of our congregation. Your commitment to our church family will be a wonderful encouragement to our community!
