Membership
Belong to something bigger
Following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. God calls us into His family—to be known, to grow together, to care for one another, and to take part in what He is doing through the local church.
Membership is simply a way of saying, “This is my church family. I’m planted here, and I want to be part of it.”
We believe the church is more than a place you attend—it’s a family you belong to. Membership is a way of choosing to be planted, known, and invested in the life and mission of your local church.
We Belong
Belonging becomes meaningful when we choose to invest in one another. Membership is an intentional commitment to grow, serve, give, care for this church family, and participate in the mission God has given us together.
We Commit
Every person has a part to play. God has given each of us gifts, relationships, resources, and opportunities that can be used to strengthen His church and help others know, love, and follow Jesus.
We Build Together
Belonging is Part of Following Jesus
The church isn’t primarily a building, an event, or a Sunday service. It’s a people.
Scripture describes believers as a body, a family, and a people being built together. We need one another—and following Jesus means learning to live our faith alongside other believers.
Membership gives language to that relationship. It says: I’m not just passing through. I’m choosing to plant myself here and participate in the life of this church.
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Belong Series
There’s more to membership than we can fit on a page. Watch our Belong series to dig deeper into the biblical heart behind belonging to a local church and what it means to be an active part of the body of Christ.
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faq
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Not at all. You’re welcome to attend Radiant, get connected, and be part of our church community whether or not you’re a member. Membership is simply a next step for those who are ready to intentionally call Radiant their church home.
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We believe belonging to a local church is an important part of following Jesus. Membership gives us a meaningful way to identify who has chosen to be planted here—to be known, cared for, and committed to the life and mission of this church family.
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Membership is a commitment to actively participate in the life of Radiant by pursuing Jesus, growing in community, serving, giving, and caring for one another. It’s not a commitment to perfection, but to faithfully walking alongside this church family.
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Membership is for those 18 and up who have placed their faith in Jesus and are ready to call Radiant their church home. If you’re still exploring what you believe or whether Radiant is where you want to be planted, there’s no pressure to rush the process.
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We believe baptism is an important step of obedience for every follower of Jesus. If you haven’t been baptized yet, we’d love to talk with you about what that means and help you take that step as part of your journey toward membership.
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When you’re ready, start by filling out our membership application here. From there, we’ll connect with you, answer any questions, and walk you through the next steps toward becoming a member of Radiant.
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We’d love to hear them. Membership is an intentional commitment, and we want you to understand what you’re saying yes to—so reach out and someone from our team would be happy to talk with you.
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Yes! There are plenty of ways to serve and get involved at Radiant without being a member. Some leadership and ministry roles, however, may require membership.
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Yes. Some roles that carry greater leadership, teaching, or spiritual responsibility require membership as part of serving in that capacity.
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We understand that seasons change. If Radiant is no longer your church home, your membership can simply be concluded as you become planted in a new local church.
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Membership is an individual commitment. Each eligible person makes their own decision to become a member and personally commits to what membership at Radiant represents.