Binfield Free Church

 Privileges of membership

The privileges enjoyed by all church members are:

a.      belonging and serving in the local Body of Christ in all its work, witness and worship

b.      receiving personal pastoral care from the church

c.      participating in Church Members’ Meetings to discuss and pray for the work of the church

Responsibilities of membership

The responsibilities of all church members are:

a.      Regular attendance, when possible, at Sunday and weekday meetings of the church for preaching, teaching and bible study; for fellowship; for sharing the Lord’s Supper; and for prayer.  (Acts 2:42, 20:7, Heb. 10:25)

b.      Regular personal prayer and Bible study.  (2 Tim 3:15-17, Phil. 4:6)

c.      Sharing in the life, work and witness of the local church.  (Rom. 1:16, 1 Cor. 15:58)

d.      Regular giving to the local church and the Lord’s work in general.  (1 Cor. 16:2, 2 Cor. 9:6-7)

e.      The showing of Christian love and concern, both for the members of the church family and for the community at large. (John 13:35, 1 Thess. 3:12)

f.       An endeavour to live a life consistent with the faith we profess.  (Rom. 6:1-2, Eph. 4:1)

g.      Submission to the authority and leadership of the Elders, under the ultimate authority of the Bible, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and Church Rules.  (Hebrews 13:7)