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Categories and Requirements for Church Membership
Categories
- Church Member
- Associate Member
- Non-Resident Member
Requirements for Church Member
- A statement of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and evidence of a desire to live a consistent Christian life.
- An understanding of Christian doctrine and belief.
- An agreement to abide by the Ardmore Baptist Church expectations for church membership.
- Concurrent membership in no other church.
- Baptism by immersion.
Requirements for Associate Member
- A statement of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and evidence of a desire to live a consistent Christian life.
- An understanding of Christian doctrine and belief.
- An agreement to abide by the Ardmore Baptist Church expectations for church membership.
- Concurrent membership in no other church
Requirements for Non-Resident Member
- Formerly a Church Member of Ardmore Baptist Church.
- Non-resident membership shall be reviewed annually to determine the continuing status.
- A statement indicating that regular contact with Ardmore Baptist Church is temporary and further stating an intention to reassume membership upon return to residency within the vicinity of Ardmore Baptist Church.
Distinctions of Membership Participation
- A Church Member may vote on all matters to be determined by the congregation and may serve in any capacity in the ministry of Ardmore Baptist Church.
- An Associate Member may vote on all matters except to call a Senior Pastor, or to amend Articles of Incorporation or the Constitution and By-Laws.
- A Non-Resident Member may not vote on any matters.