A "Discovering Church" Membership Seminar will be offered on Sunday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the church building.  If you are interested in pursuing membership with HRAC please contact the church office.

Why Membership?

1.  Membership says: “I belong here,” and God says that believers belong together (Hebrews 10:23-25).  You sense that God wants you here with the people of High River Alliance Church at this time in your life, and you want to make a public declaration that you are committed to participating with what God is doing in and through this faith community.

2. Membership says:  “We share the same ministry goals,” and God says that believers are to be committed to one another for the sake of spiritual impact (Ephesians 4:16).  You believe that Christ has a vision for High River Alliance Church in this region and around the world and you’re willing to join with others to see that it gets done.

3.  Membership says:  “I accept responsibility for a group of fellow believers in the family of God,” and that’s God’s plan as well (Galatians 6:1,2,10).  You want to be part of a caring network of people, sharing one another’s joys and sorrows, and helping one another grow as followers of Christ.

4. Membership says:  “I am accountable to mature brothers and sisters in Christ for my walk with God,” and God warns against spiritual autonomy (Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-20).  You don’t want to go it alone in standing for Jesus Christ, and want to receive the guidance, equipping, and assistance necessary to remain on target.

5. Membership says: “I accept responsibility for how things are done here,” and God says that’s how it should be (1 Corinthians 12:20-27).  Members elect leaders, approve annual ministry budgets and lead various ministries.  Every member has a voice in shaping our church’s direction and ministry goals.

High River Alliance Church Membership Covenant

Having received Christ as my Forgiver and Lord, baptized into faith in Him, and being in agreement with High River Alliance’s statements, strategy, and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with this church family.  In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:

I will protect the unity of my church

…by acting in love toward other members

…by refusing to gossip

…by following the leaders

“So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together” (Romans 14:19).

“Have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart” (1 Peter 1:22).

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs” (Ephesians 4:29).

“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.  They keep watch over you as men who must give an account.  Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you” (Heb. 13:17).

I will serve the ministry of my church

…by discovering my gifts and talents

…by being equipped to serve by my pastor & leaders

…by developing a servant’s heart

“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you”  (1 Peter 4:10).

“(God) gave… some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:11-12).

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.  Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:  Who… (took on) the very nature of a servant” (Phil. 2:3-4,7).

I will support the testimony of my church

…by attending faithfully

…by living a godly life

…by giving regularly

“Let us not give up meeting together…but let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25).

“Whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27).

“Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering” ( 1 Corinthians 16:2).

“A tenth of (all your) produce…is the Lord’s, and is holy” (Leviticus. 27:30).

I will share the responsibility of my church

…by praying for its growth

…by inviting the unchurched to attend

…by warmly welcoming those who visit

“To the church--…We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly” (1 Thessalonians 1:1,2).

“The Master said to the servant,  ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge people there to come so my house will be full” (Luke 14:23).

“So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ as warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified” (Romans 15:7).