Membership
Membership is a great way to say you're committed to the community and mission of the church.
Membership is a meaningful step toward deeper belonging at Northridge. Everyone is “Welcome Home” at Northridge. There’s a difference between feeling welcome into another’s home and walking into your own. Membership is that difference. It says, "This is my church family, and I want to be known, cared for, accountable, and committed to making more and better disciples of Jesus together.”
…But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
— 1 Corinthians 12:24-26 (ESV)
Why Consider Membership?
Membership is not just a formality. It is a way to belong more deeply to a local church family.
As a member, you are saying that you want to:
Be known, cared for, and spiritually shepherded by the church
Belong to a church family that loves, serves, and watches over one another
Participate in the mission of Northridge to make more and better disciples of Jesus
Serve, give, and invest in the life of the church
Have a voice in important church decisions through member voting
Is Membership Your Next Step?
Membership is for followers of Jesus who are ready to make Northridge their church family more deeply.
Before becoming a member, we ask that you:
Have attended Northridge consistently for about six months
Be participating in a Northridge Community Group for at least one trimester
Have been baptized as a follower of Jesus
Be ready to affirm Northridge's core doctrine, distinctive beliefs, and membership commitments
If you are not sure whether you are ready, that is okay. The first step is simply to let us know you are interested, and someone from your campus will help you think through what comes next.
Here, we cherish the opportunity to journey together as a family of believers. We invite you to consider membership and take the next step in deepening your involvement in our vibrant and caring community.
Becoming a member of Northridge Church isn’t complicated; we will help you through the process once you let us know you’re interested.
How The Process Works
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Fill out the membership interest form and let us know your campus and any questions you have.
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After you submit the form, we'll send you a link to the online Membership Class. The class will help you understand Northridge's mission, beliefs, commitments, and membership process.
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After the class, someone from your campus will help schedule a membership interview. This is a conversation, not a test. We want to hear your story, answer questions, and talk through any next steps together.
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After the interview, your campus pastor will review your membership request. Once approved, we'll officially welcome you as a member of Northridge Church.
Start now
If you are interested in becoming a member, we would love to walk with you through the process.
The form only takes a few minutes and includes a place to ask questions.