MEMBERSHIP AT THE BODY
OF CHRIST MINISTRIES

We believe that every member of our fellowship is a member of Christ's Body (Romans 12:5). Therefore, we seek to help each person take the next step spiritually in their Christian walk. We attempt to minister to people based on where they are in their walk with Christ. We feel that strong expository preaching combined with the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the primary tools for challenging people to take the next step spiritually, as we are being changed into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). Our goal in preaching is not to simply comfort, but rather to challenge people to Godly living. Second, we believe that every member of the Body of Christ Church is a minister. Scripture teaches servant gifts are as equally important as leadership gifts in building a healthy, disciple-making church. We believe that God has uniquely gifted individuals with natural as well as supernatural gifts. We do not believe that God saved us so that we could be "spectator" Christians. We believe that stewardship includes the proper use of your God-given gifts. Such gifts will be readily recognized by the Pastors and other ministry leaders in accordance with Proverbs 18:16, "A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men."

Christians are not to be critical consumers or detached bystanders. They are to be positive contributors to the body. This is essential to who we are in Christ. The Pastors encourage members to use their gifts creatively in this church. We do not expect an eternal commitment to a ministry, but we would hope that each person would find an effective ministry for an extended time (2-5 years). We believe this helps in the stability of the Church and the faithfulness in those ministering.