WHY JOIN US

We believe God expects every Christian to belong to a local church. A Christian without a church family is a contradiction in terms:

19So then you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God’s household, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. 21In him, the whole building, being put together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22In him you are also being built together for God’s dwelling in the Spirit.”  (Ephesians 2:19-22 CSB)

Here are five reasons you need to join a local church:

A Biblical Reason: Christ is committed to the church. “Christ loved the church and gave himself for her” (Ephesians 5:25 CSB).

A Maturity Reason: While you can be a Christian without the church, we have found you will not be a strong or mature one. The best environment for Christian maturity is found in the church.

A Support Reason: We try to minister and care for our membership. We pray for them, visit them, encourage them, and comfort them. Membership identifies our family and helps us care for you better.

A Ministry Reason: Every team has a roster. It shows who can be counted on to help serve. We have found that members are often more involved in service and ministry than non-members. That pleases God, helps others, and fosters personal spiritual growth. Simply put, members are usually better servants. Every member has a ministry at Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church.

A Personal Reason: Spiritual stability occurs in the church. “Lone Ranger Christians” are often unstable and undependable. Christians need a church family to remain strong and grow. The happiest and healthiest Christians are those involved in a local church.