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Membership Application

One of the most exciting promises of our Lord Jesus is, "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18. That church finds its home in local fellowships like this one. We exist to worship God, teach the Word with integrity, fellowship by loving each other and glorify Christ.

By becoming a member of this church, you are identifying yourself with this church. You are joining yourself to its goals and purposes and given the right to vote on various issues that the church might face. We consider it an honor to have you as a member.

Membership into a church does not replace a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and will not get anyone to heaven. By filling out and signing this Church Membership Application, you are stating the following truths:

1. I have accepted the Lord Jesus as my Savior;
2. I agree with the church's tenets of faith;
3. I willingly submit to the church leadership
4. I will regularly support this fellowship in attendance, prayer & finances; and
5. I will endeavor to live a life separated unto God through and by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

- First Name
  
  Last Name
- Birthdate
  
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- Home Phone
- Cell Phone
- Email
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Address Line 2
  
  City
  
  Province / State / Region
  
  Postal Code / Zip
  
  Country
- Where are you in your spiritual journey?
  Please check all boxes that apply (if none, leave blank)
  
  Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  
  Baptized in Water
  
  Baptized in the Holy Spirit
- Marital Status
- Names and birthdates of your spouse and children
- I was previously a member of (church name)
- Address of your previous church home
  
  Street Address
  
  Address Line 2
  
  City
  
  Province / State / Region
  
  Postal Code / Zip
  
  Country
- Article IV Membership Section l - Requirements for Membership The requirements for membership in this Church shall be: (a) Evidence of a genuine experience in Regeneration (the New Birth). (John 1:12; 13; 3:3-8; I Peter 1:18-25). (b) Evidence of a consistent Christian life. (Romans 6:4; 8:1-4; 13:13; 14; Eph. 4:17-32; 5:1, 2, 15; I John 1:6,7). (c) To fully subscribe to the Tenets of Faith as set forth in Article III of the Constitution. * (d) Willingness to contribute regularly to the financial support of the Church. (e) All applicants for membership shall have attended regularly for a minimum period of 6 months prior to approval for membership. Section 2 - Reception of Members (a) Persons desiring to become active members of the Church shall make the fact known to the Pastor. He, or his designee, shall examine the applicant according to the requirements for membership (see Article IV, Section l), and who shall acquaint them more fully with the beliefs, practices and government of the Church. (b) The Pastor shall present the names of those who apply for membership, with his recommendation, to the Board of Deacons and Elders, who shall act upon said recommendation and render a final decision. All persons who shall have met the membership requirements and have been passed on favorably shall be received into the Church publicly at any of the regular Church services, and their names inscribed on the Church roster. Section 3 - Responsibility of Members A member of Hamilton Assembly of God is responsible to: (a) Pray regularly for the Church and its leaders. (b) Attend regularly its services and activities for worship, learning and fellowship. (c) Seek to live out what is taught. (d) Give regularly of tithes and offerings. (e) Seek to find a place of meaningful ministry. (f) Practice, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the exhortations to Holy Living (attached hereto). Exhortations To Holy Living Every Christian lives with Jesus on one side of him, and the world on the other side; each beckon to us to come closer to them. Every day we make choices as to which of the two we will follow. Some Christians seem to want to see how close to the world they can live while still being a Christian. Others turn their back on the world and follow after Jesus with all their heart. The following exhortations are written to encourage you to turn your back on the world and all it represents, and turn your face fully toward Jesus. 1. Since we have both a spiritual nature and a carnal, sinful nature: a. We must do those things that will feed and strengthen our spiritual nature, such as regular reading of the Scriptures, regular times of prayer and praise to God, fellowshipping with other Christians. b. We must stay away from anything that arouses and feeds and strengthens our sinful nature, such as movies, videos, and magazines; books, music and television programs that are sexually explicit, that show explicit violence, that are verbally profane, or that depict sin as being acceptable. 2. Since our mind can be an instrument for either good or evil: a. We must discipline our minds, and let them dwell only on thoughts that would please God: Things that are good, pure, right and true. 3. Since our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit: a. We must care for it by giving it proper nutrition, rest and exercise and must save our sexual experiences for marriage. We must offer the parts of our body to God as instruments of Righteousness. b. We must avoid those things that would have a detrimental effect on our body, such as the use of tobacco in any form, overeating, illegal drugs in any form. 4. Since we can experience emotions and attitudes that are unholy as well as those that are holy: a. We must learn to cultivate and enjoy holy emotions and attitudes, such as joy, contentment, optimism, and hope. b. We must learn to discern unholy emotions and attitudes such as anger, fear, worry, pessimism, greed, resentment, lust, homosexual feelings: we need to discipline them, bring them to Jesus, and not allow them to dictate how we act. 5. Since others may very well follow our example: a. We must follow in the footsteps of Jesus, attempting to be like Him in every way possible, such as humility, servant-hood, honesty, compassion, keeping our word, being thankful, and spreading the Gospel. b. We must do nothing that would make us a stumbling block to others, such as the use of alcohol, gambling, profane language, immodest dress, or secular dancing. *Visit hamiltonag.org and see Our Faith tab for a list of the Tenants of Faith.ext Title