Membership

When God saves a person, He also makes them His child and a part of His family. In one sense all believers in Jesus are spiritually part of THE church – members of the body and bride of Christ. But this doesn’t mean that people half a world away are members of Westgate Baptist Church.

When God saves a person, He also makes them His child and a part of His family. In one sense all believers in Jesus are spiritually part of THE church – members of the body and bride of Christ. But this doesn’t mean that people half a world away are members of Westgate Baptist Church.

In the New Testament, the word “church” describes a group of Christian believers from a local area who gather together to worship God, proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, and care for one another. It is in these local churches that the life of the church is lived out – through preaching, teaching, giving, caring, singing, etc. It is to the local church that God gave pastors and deacons, and it is here that spiritual gifts are to be exercised.

Each church is like a family and has its own history, personality, and culture. When you join Westgate Baptist church we want you to get to know us and become thoroughly familiar with who we are, what we believe, our expectations, and commitments.

Westgate Baptist Church members must be saved, baptized, and in agreement with the church covenant and bylaws. After meeting with pastor, you will be invited to come forward at the end of a church service as a sign of your intent and desire to join the church, to be received into membership, and to be welcomed by the church family.

Discipleship is a process that allows new believers learn how to live out their faith from the example and teaching of mature believers.

Jesus called a small group of disciples to Him (“Come follow me”), spent time with them, taught them, prayed with them, and showed them how to walk by faith. He called them to commitment and obedience and sent them out to minister to others.

Amazing opportunities for spiritual growth will come as you spend time with, learn from, and cultivate relationships with mature Christians.

When you become a member of Westgate Baptist Church, you will be encouraged in your walk with God as you are faithful to church services, personal Bible study, and positive relationships with mature Christians in our church.

We would like to invite you to be part of an Adult Bible Study group at 9:30 every Sunday morning.