Membership
One of the most impacting decisions you’ll make in your lifetime is to make a commitment to a local church. At SOCC we call this commitment membership.
If you’re a regular attendee, we strongly encourage you to become a member. By doing so you become a shareholder in God’s vision for this church. Membership does matter.
How life changes when you’re a member:
Becoming a member at SOCC is more than just signing up to give regularly or getting onto a mailing list. It’s a responsibility and a commitment—you become a shareholder in the ministry and vision of this church. As a member, you’ll learn how to be more obedient to God. You’ll work on building stronger relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and other members of the church. You will learn ways to handle conflict in a God honoring way. You will also find a deeper sense of belonging.
Also, new members often say that although they had been part of the SOCC family for some time, after becoming a member they really felt like they belonged. Members get voting privileges on all-church business. Membership can open the door for some volunteer leadership roles. It can also help students become eligible for certain scholarships and referrals.
In return, you’ll be expected to contribute your time, talent and treasure with your SOCC family and to pray for the church and its leaders regularly. You’ll also seek to serve more than to be served and to value, respect and honor everyone in the church family.
Most of all, you’ll be helping people experience the love, joy and peace that you’ve been able to experience through your relationship with Christ. Sharing our church’s vision is what membership is all about!
SOCC’s Membership Requirements
- Attend CONNECT
- Complete the membership profile
- Participate in baptism by immersion
- Agree to the membership covenant
How do I become a member of SOCC?
Come to the front of the Worship Center at the end of the worship service.
During the decision song, make your way to the front of the Worship Center where the minister will meet you. After repeating your confession, which the minister will lead, a member of our Decision Team will meet with you, discuss baptism with you and help you complete the membership profile.
If you are uncomfortable with this public decision process, it can be arranged privately. Please speak with someone at the Welcome Center, a minister or an elder.