Membership at Church of the Resurrection

Membership Application Packet
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What does it mean to be a member of Church of the Resurrection?
A member of the Church of the Resurrection makes the commitment to invest in: 
  • Their Own Spiritual Growth in Christ - To take responsibility to initiate personal growth in Christ through regular weekly corporate worship, daily bible study, prayer, and regular fellowship with other Christians.
  • The Christian Community - To take initiative to identify personal talents, areas of passion, and spiritual gifts in order to glorify God through lives of Christian service for the building up of the local church. 
  • God’s Kingdom -  To commit to praying for and seeking opportunities to bring gospel renewal to our families, workplaces, neighborhoods, communities, cities, nation and the world by responding to God’s initiatives to love “our neighbor as ourselves”.​​
The Church of the Resurrection commits to its members that we will:
  • Faithfully proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Old and New Testaments.
  • Provide opportunities for each member to grow into the fullness of Christ.
  • Provide opportunities for each member to be cared for and served by the church family.
  • Provide opportunities for every member to invest time, talents, gifts, and treasures in the local church.
  • Provide opportunities for practical ministry to our families, neighbors, cities, nation and the world.
How do I become a Member of Resurrection?​
Please use this packet (PDF Download) to become a member of Church of the Resurrection. To help you better understand the process, below you’ll find and outline of how to become a member and what happens afterward. If you have further questions about membership, please contact the office at 410-560-0456.

​Church of the Resurrection Membership Process:
1. Regularly attend Resurrection worship services.
2. Complete Resurrection 101 and Instructed Eucharist.
3. Complete Membership Packet:
4. Fill out and sign Intention of Membership form
  • Include date(s) of Baptism(s) and Confirmation(s), if applicable.    
  • Complete the Spiritual Gifts Test (online at resbalt.org/spiritual-gifts-test)
  • Read and sign the Statement of Faith
  • Turn in completed membership packet to the office in person or by mail.
5. Meet with member of Clergy or Staff.
6. Membership confirmed by Clergy.
7. Membership confirmed by Vestry at their meeting.
8. Receive welcome phone call from a member of the Vestry.
9. Receive welcome letter by mail from Rector.
10. Introduction at New Member Welcome during a Sunday Worship Service.
11. Leadership teams will follow up for involvement.