What is Membership?
Membership provides a way to determine who is committed to the mission, doctrine, and values of Redemption Church – our local expression of the body of Christ. Such delineation is not meant to be elitist or divisive. It is not meant to create different classes within the body. Rather, it simply recognizes that there are people within any expression of the body of Christ at varying levels of commitment – and that’s okay. But as an intentional community with a mission and purpose, it is helpful to know who is committed and who is simply curious.
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Should I Become a Member?
Scripture tells us that leaders within the church are called to “equip the saints – or believers – for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God” (Eph 4:12-13). Essentially, we are called to function as one body, made up of many members, with Jesus Christ as our head, working together to grow into maturity (1 Cor 12:12-31). When all believers – not just church staff – embrace the importance of their role in the church community, the body of Christ is able to function with all of the faculties it is supplied with. And when each part is working properly, the body grows into health and strength (Eph 4:16). So you should not enter into the membership covenant because you’ve been around Redemption a while and figure it’s the next step or “something you should do.” Nor should you enter into the membership covenant simply to say, “Redemption is where I go to church.” That’s part of it, but membership is more than that. It is an informed commitment to the doctrine and vision of Redemption Church, a willing submission to the leadership of the church, and an intentional embrace of your role in the body of Christ and the mission of the church.
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How Does a Person Become a Member?
The process of becoming a member takes place at the local Redemption congregation that an individual or family is committing to. Look for opportunities provided by the leadership of your local congregation to go through the membership process. The structure and time frame of the process may vary slightly based on the factors involved, but in each case the process will include (1) attendance of a class that goes through the Redemption Membership Packet, (2) a meeting with a pastor/elder, and (3) the signing of a Membership Covenant.
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Attend Membership Class
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TIMES:
May 2, 2026 | 8:00AM - 12:00pm
We do NOT require attendance to our membership class to become a member; you can choose to start with #2 step and attend at a later date. We do recommend it though!
LEARN MORE + RSVP
Meet with an Elder
The Pastors and Elders will be at the Membership Class OR you can fill our a Membership Application and we will contact you to schedule a meeting.
CONTACT US
Sign the Membership Covenant
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We require you sign the Covenant with an Elder as they, also, will sign a document with our commitment to you, as a member.
view our membership covenant
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
4:30PM - 5:30PM | Childcare Provided
Dinner to follow the meeting at 5:30PM
RSVP (for childcare and/or dinner
Members Gatherings
why should I come?
Sundays can go by fast, if we’re lucky, we get a chance to say hi to a few people, give a nod to one or two of the pastors, and shake a few hands. But what about the deeper things of the church? What is God doing in the hearts of the Elders, in the various ministries, in the community? Come hear about those things, and take the time to connect more deeply than our Sunday mornings can allow.
WHAT IF I'M NOT A MEMBER?
We hope you’ll reconsider membership! But of course you’re welcome to come. We don’t expect that people casually attending will want to know all the inner workings of the church and leaders, but if that’s not you, then please come! (Why aren’t you a member, anyways?)
4th sunday of every month
3330 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
A Gospel-Centered Church in the Heart of Arcadia
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