Membership
The Meaning of Membership
The Meaning of Membership explores what it means to be a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church. In the Covenant, our mission is to grow deeper in Christ and further in mission, united as “mission friends.”
MISSION FRIENDS
Deeper in Christ. Further in Mission. Together.
What does it mean to be a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church? This resource explores that question — and invites you into a shared story of mission and belonging: to grow deeper in Christ and further in mission, together as “mission friends.”
Founded more than 125 years ago by Swedish immigrants, the Covenant’s identity has always been rooted in mission — shaped by Pietism’s call to live for “God’s glory and neighbor’s good.” Today, that same mission continues to shape a diverse, global family of churches united by a shared calling.
A Four-Part Journey
The Meaning of Membership is a curriculum designed to strengthen our shared identity and mission. Explore it in four parts:
It is our sincere hope that The Meaning of Membership will empower every Covenant church to grow deeper in Christ and further in mission together in fresh and exciting ways. Thank you for taking the time to explore what it means to be a part of the Evangelical Covenant Church family.
We are a people who are “in it together,” counting on God and each other to join together to pursue God’s mission in the world. As we seek to advance the mission of God, we know we are better together.
The Four Sessions
We sincerely hope that together we will grow deeper in Christ and further in mission. The Meaning of Membership is designed to be covered in four sessions, yet we recognize this format will not work for everyone. We have created a suggestion for condensing these resources into a one-session membership class, which can be found under supplemental resources.
It is our prayer that together we will grow deeper in Christ and further in mission. Thank you for taking the time to explore what it means to be a part of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
The Mission of God
The purpose of this session is to help participants understand the work of God in the world, with a focus on the mission of God reaching to each individual.
The Mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church
The purpose of this session is to acquaint the group with the Evangelical Covenant Church.
The Mission of Our Church
This session is designed to be highly customized by the leader in order to introduce the congregation to the participants in the membership process.
The Mission of a Member
The purpose of this session is to acquaint the group with their role as potential members of your church.
