HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

First United Methodist Church invites into church membership any person who seeks to know and make known Jesus Christ.

As in any other congregation of the United Methodist Church, you may join our fellowship at FUMC Grandview in any of the following ways:

1. By Transfer from Another Christian Church

   This category is appropriate when you are on the active roll of another Christian church.

   • If you are coming from another United Methodist church, we simply ask that you be loyal to the work of Christ at FUMC.

   • If you are coming from another Christian church or denomination, we accept the rich heritage of faith you bring with you. Therefore, you do not need to be re-baptized. We will simply ask you the final "membership vow" question listed below.

2. By Reaffirmation of Your Faith in Christ

   This category is appropriate either...

   • When you desire an opportunity to renew and/or refresh your commitment to Christ, or...

   • When you have been inactive in your former church for a period of time.

   In either case, we will lead you through a renewal of your membership vows (below). If desired, an opportunity for you to reaffirm your baptismal vows may be included.

3. By Profession of Your Faith in Jesus Christ

   This category is appropriate either...

   • When you have been previously baptized but have never actually joined a church. We ask you the vows of church membership (below).

   • When you have neither joined a church nor been previously baptized. We baptize you in the body of Christ and ask you the vows of church membership.