We can’t wait for you to join us!
As followers of Christ, we are part of a universal church, joined together by faith with other believers around the world. But Scripture also encourages us to be part of a local church.
At Forest Hills, membership is important because it unites us in the mission and ministry of the gospel. Together we will worship the Lord, grow in our faith, use our gifts in service, hold one another accountable and proclaim the gospel in fulfillment of the Great Commission. Our desire is that we will together glorify God by making gospel-centered disciples who love, grow, serve and go.
Membership Process
Step 1: Membership Meal
If you are interested in becoming a member at Forest Hills, your first step is to join us for a Membership Meal. We offer Membership Meals most months on Sunday afternoon over lunch. Childcare for preschoolers and activities for children and students are available upon request during the class times. You will need to register by Thursday at noon for childcare, as we need to assure that we have proper care for your kids. At this meal, you will:
- Enjoy a delicious meal and provided childcare if needed. A meal will also be provided for your kids.
- Learn more about our beliefs, history, affiliations and how we are structured.
- Gain a better understanding of Forest Hills and its ministries to help you make an informed decision about becoming a member of the church.
Upcoming Membership Meal dates:
Sunday, June 22 • 12:30–2:30pm • Register Here!
Sunday, August 3 • 12:30–2:30pm • Register Here!
Step 2: Membership Application
Once you have completed the Membership Meal we will ask you to complete a Membership Application. This is a way that we can learn a little more about you and your specific God-given gifts. We also want to learn more about how you came to faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. The Membership Application will help you to walk through steps to provide us this information.
You can find the Membership Application at the link below. We will also send you an email after you have attended the Membership Meal with further instructions and the link.
Step 3: Membership Conversation
In an effort to get to know you better and to address any additional questions you may have, we would love to get together for a Membership Conversation. You will meet with two of our Ministers for a casual conversation about church membership at Forest Hills Baptist Church. This will give you another opportunity to get to know some of our Ministry Staff. We love to hear your faith story, answer any questions that you may need answered, and talk about how we can best help you to get connected into the life of the church.
Once you have completed these three steps, you and all potential members will be presented to the church body to be affirmed during a Family Gathering. We will celebrate all new members the following weekend during our services.