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Why is membership to a church important?

Jun 21, 2026    Chris Roberts

1 Corinthians 12:12-20 

Why is membership to a church important?  


1. Membership should testify that you are saved by Jesus! (vs. 13)

- Romans 12:1-5 


2. Membership should give you the love and acceptance you desire! (vs. 13)

- Hebrews 10:23-25 


3. Membership should protect us from being self-absorbed. (vs. 14-16)

- John 13:34-35 


4. Membership should help us fulfill God’s purpose in glorifying Him. (vs. 17-20)

- Colossians 1:15-18 


"But the church hasn't done what it should for me!"  

- Colossians 3:13 


"But I don't believe in the organized church!"

- Ephesians 5:18-20 



Bridge Church Mission Statement

“Bridge Church exists to connect people to Jesus, His People, and His Mission!”  



Bridge Church Strategy

“Know, Grow, & Go”.


 

“Know” the greatness of Jesus Christ through corporate worship, prayer, & study! 



• Weekly - 10 AM Sunday Worship Service

• Weekly - 10 AM opportunity to help others – childcare, greeting, security. 

• Monthly – 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting & Communion (starts in August)

• Seasonal – 9 AM Elders teaching through particular subjects in the Bible


 

“Grow” in your relationship with Jesus through His Word & His People



• Weekly –Adult Community Groups (Wednesday Nights) 

• Weekly – Life Groups for Adults (scattered throughout the week)

• Weekly – Student & Children Programs (Wednesday Nights) 

• Monthly– Men’s & Women’s Events / Student & Children Events

• Monthly – Single Adult & “Seasoned Adult” Fellowships


 

“Go” make disciples for the glory of Jesus Christ! 



• The Next Conversation with …..

• The Next Generation

• The Neighborhood

• The Neglected

• The Nations

• The Next Pastor / Missionary

• The Next Church 



Bridge Church Values

Our Prayer Request for Each Other



1. That our life would be "baptized body" in Jesus Christ. 



2. That we worship together in spirit and truth!  



3. That we fellowship together in God's Word! 



4. That we make our family our first ministry.


 

5. That we serve like Jesus. 



6. That we give sacrificially for Jesus. 



7. That we go make disciples for Jesus.