Membership Application - Hickory Bible Church

Phone number *

Address *

Birthdate *

Gender *

Marital Status *

Household members

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? *

When and where? *

Have you been baptized by immersion since you professed your faith in Christ? *

How long have you been attending Hickory Bible Church? *

What first led you to begin attending HBC? *

What has led you to desire membership at HBC? *

Have you attended our membership classes where we have taught through the entire Membership Booklet? (Core Values, Core Doctrines, and Key Distinctives) *

Date completed the above? (or approximate) *

Are you presently or were you previously attending another church? *

Name of Church *

Church Phone *

Church Location *

When did you attend this church?

Reason for leaving?

In what ways did you serve in the above church?

INVOLVEMENT AT HICKORY BIBLE CHURCH

Have you thoroughly read HBC's beliefs, which include Core Doctrines and Key Distinctives? *

The statement of beliefs can be accessed through this link: https://www.hickorybiblechurch.org/beliefs.
Please copy and paste this link to a new tab in your browser to read.

Do you agree with it? *

Do you have any questions about it? *

If so, please elaborate:

In your own words, please describe your understanding of "submission to the loving rule of elders over you" (Hebrews 13:17) *

Are you willing to submit to that loving rule? *

Do you understand "church discipline"? *

Are you willing to submit to such discipline if necessary? *

Do you desire to be in a Lifegroup? *

Are you currently serving anywhere in the church? *

If so, where?

If nowhere, write "N/A"

In what areas of ministry would you like to serve in? *

We believe serving in your local body is an important step in membership. Help us find the best place for you! (Hospitality, Greeters, Children’s Ministry, Worship/Production, Connect Desk, Bookstore, HBC Students.)

In a typical year, how many times do you miss a Sunday worship service? *

What do you think is a good reason to miss a Sunday worship service? *

PERSON TESTIMONY

These questions will guide you through a clear presentation of your personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.

Describe your life before salvation? *

When and how did you become a Christian? *

Describe your life since you became a Christian: *

In what ways do you cultivate your walk with God? *

Who is Jesus Christ? *

Using your bible, please explain the gospel (i.e. how someone becomes a Christian) : *

MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT

Checking "yes" indicates that you agree with the statement.

My commitment to HBC through membership:

I have by faith become a follower of Jesus Christ and I have been baptized by immersion as a visible demonstration of that commitment. *

Yes

No

I will worship Christ by seeking to maintain the disciplines of prayer and worship service attendance. *

Yes

No

I understand that regular involvement in Lifegroup is desired for all members, and required for all leaders. *

Yes

No

I will seek opportunity to witness for Christ in my place of work, my neighborhood, and in our community. *

Yes

No

I will submit to the process of church discipline for my benefit, for the benefit of the church, and for the glory of God. *

Yes

No

I will neither engage in nor give ear to destructive criticism concerning any member of this body. *

Yes

No

When personally offended, I will speak directly and lovingly with those involved. *

Yes

No

I will financially support the ministries of HBC by faithfully giving back to the Lord a biblical portion of my increase. *

Yes

No

I am in agreement with the covenant and bylaws of the church and will submit to the direction of its leaders. *

Yes

No

If the process of church discipline has begun, I cannot opt to withdraw my membership. *

Yes

No

Should I ever choose to withdraw my HBC membership, I agree to meet with an elder, so that I may receive his shepherding care as I transition to another church. *

Yes

No