Westside Baptist Membership

A committed community of believers

Meaningful membership simply means being committed to love each other as members like Christ loves us.

Become a Member

What is Meaningful Membership?

Meaningful membership consists of fulfilling certain responsibilities and enjoying certain benefits. It is committed love.

Mark Dever writes, “Church membership is our opportunity to grasp hold of each other in responsibility and love. By identifying ourselves with a particular church, we let the pastors and other members know that we intend to be committed in attendance, giving, prayer, and service.

We allow fellow believers to have greater expectations of us in these areas, and we make it known that we are the responsibility of the local church. We assure the church of our commitment to Christ in serving with them, and we call for their commitment to serve and encourage us as well.” (Mark Dever, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, 168).

At Westside Baptist Church, we practice meaningful membership.

A community of Christ-followers dedicated to faithfully loving each.

Becoming a Member

Interested in joining Westside Baptist Church as a member? Below are the next steps you can expect to take.
Become a Member
Attend a Membership Class
This class will introduce you to Westside's basic beliefs, define our purpose, and explain why church membership is important. In addition, you will be guided through making connections at Westside in relationships, serving, discipleship, and membership.
Interview with an elder
The next step is to meet with one of Westside's elders. This a chance for you to clarify any questions you have about Westside and a chance for our elders to hear from you. This meeting is schedule at the end of a membership class.
share your testimony of faith
Once you have interviewed with an elder, at the next members meeting, you will be presented as prospective members and have the opportunity to share your testimony of faith in Jesus Christ with the members. This not only brings joy to the hearts of believers but also helps a committed community understand who they will be in community with.
congregational affirmation
After you have shared your testimony, the members will vote on welcoming you into membership. Since we are an elder-led, congregation-ruled church, this means the congregation has final authority on the membership of the church.
Beginning April 6th, 2025, we will be gathering at 400 OLD HWY 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
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