At the conclusion of each worship service, the pastor extends an invitation to those seeking a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and/or to those seeking membership in the Coosada family. Those who desire to respond are asked to walk to the front of the worship center where one of our ministers will be waiting to greet them. At the close of the invitation, you will be introduced to our church family and welcomed to your Coosada home.

In a few days you will receive a new member form to fill out and return to the church office. After receiving that information, the church officially accepts new members at our monthly business session. Once a quarter we host a new member’s luncheon. You will receive a personal invitation to fellowship with us. At the luncheon, you will receive a new member’s packet and have the opportunity to learn more about our ministries and how you can be involved.

Membership is open to anyone who has made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Coosada Baptist receives people into membership in one of four ways depending on one’s religious background:

• If you are a new Christian you may join by profession of faith in Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and as a candidate for baptism.

• If you are a Christian, but have never had the opportunity to be baptized, you may join by statement of your previous acceptance of Christ and as a candidate for baptism.

• If you are currently member of another Baptist church, you may join by transfer of membership.

• If you are a Christian and have been baptized, but your previous church involvement has been in a non-Baptist church, you may join by statement of your previous acceptance of Christ and your baptism.

At Coosada Baptist Church, we recognize the need for formal membership. We believe formal membership in a local church is important for four reasons. The first is a Biblical reason:

Christ is committed to the church. Ephesians 5:25 states, “Christ loved the church, and gave His life for her.” Membership in a local church is an important step in demonstrating our commitment to Christ. The second reason is a cultural reason. We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything…a job, a marriage, or family. This attitude has produced a generation of church hoppers and shoppers. Membership swims against the current of America’s consumer mentality and is an antidote to society. Membership sets apart from the culture allowing us to preserve our distinctive Christian beliefs and values. The third reason why we emphasize formal membership is a practical reason. Membership identifies our community and family. It defines who can be entrusted with positions of leadership within the church. Lastly, we each have a personal reason why membership is important. Membership produces spiritual growth. The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. A person cannot be accountable when they are not committed to any specific church family. As you visit our church, we pray that you will consider all the benefits and privileges of membership to a local community of believers. Our prayer is that you will join us in our commitment to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.