The Bible is one book in sixty-six parts that tells us the true story of Jesus—Lord, Savior, and God. In the Scriptures we also find the truth about God’s people, the Church—both universal, and local—and the mission Jesus has given to her. While this mission can be correctly described and summarized in many ways, at Sound City Bible Church we say it this way—we exist to glorify God by proclaiming Jesus, receiving grace, being disciples, and making disciples.

When we talk about membership, we do so with this mission firmly in mind. This is the purpose God has given us as a church, it’s the good work to which God has called us as Covenant Members of his Church, and we pursue it intentionally and joyfully in response to the love and grace God has shown us in Christ. We believe that by pursuing this end in all we do, we bring God the most glory, and we receive our greatest joy.

What is covenant membership?

Over and over again in the Scriptures God makes covenants (sacred promises) with his people. In the process, he calls them to a pattern of life and worship that is best for them and most glorifying to him. In addition to divine covenants, you will find a variety of human covenants in the bible, where people make different kinds of commitments to one another. These biblical realities represent the heart behind Covenant Membership at Sound City Bible church, and it’s why we’ve intentionally adopted the language of “Covenant Members” and “Covenant Membership” instead of the more traditional language of “members” and “membership.”

Membership in our culture brings to mind ideas of privileges and rights that members receive if they pay certain dues. vs. Covenant Membership communicates active participation, intentionality, and mutual commitment within the context of a sacred relationship between God and all those who choose it.

If you are ready to fill out the membership questionnaire, you can use the button below. If you want to learn more about membership at Sound City, continue scrolling for more info. We want you to make a prayerful and informed decision about whether God is leading you to be a member of Sound City Bible Church.

Covenant Membership

Covenant Membership communicates active participation, intentionality and mutual commitment within the context of a sacred relationship between God and all those who choose it.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in our culture brings to mind ideas of of a menu of available benefits and advantages available to those who are qualified. 

COVENANT MEMBERSHIP

Covenant Membership says to a low-commitment culture that there is honor and value in publicly and intentionally prioritizing a commitment to that which is most valuable—God, his people, and his mission. 

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in our culture brings to mind ideas of consumerism and self-focused priorities.

COVENANT MEMBERSHIP

Covenant Membership reminds us that we are more than just fans, we are followers of Jesus, bought with his precious blood. We are willingly bound together as one body, one family, one people, committed to one mission greater than ourselves.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in our culture, even at its best, brings to mind a group of people who like the same things, and/or who are fans of the same things.

INFORMATION For your CONSIDERATION

Read some of our founding documents —  

Reading this material will help you make an informed decision about Covenant Membership. If you want to take next steps to be become a member we recommend that you download and review this Covenant Membership Packet and then fill out the Covenant Membership Questionnaire below.

CONNECTION & AFFIRMATION

If you are interested in Covenant Membership, complete the online Covenant Membership Questionnaire  —  Use the link below to complete an online questionnaire that will help us get to know you a bit, will give you a chance to share your story of where/when/how God saved you through Jesus, and will provide you the opportunity to submit any questions you might have about the church, our mission, values, beliefs, leader/member commitments, etc.

*Note:

  • We recommend that you fill out the questionnaire from a computer rather than your mobile device to ensure that all elements of the questionnaire work properly.

  • Please set aside approximately 30-40 minutes to complete this questionnaire in one sitting (though most will likely finish it more quickly), as there is no way to save your progress along the way, and the questionnaire has been reported to occasionally “time out” if left partially done over long periods of time. 

  • The questionnaire is meant to be filled out by each person seeking Covenant Membership, so even if you’re married, husband and wife should each complete their own questionnaire. However, when scheduling your interview, married couples are encouraged to schedule the interview together.

Membership Interview — This meeting with one of the elders of Sound City is a chance to get to know you more and to talk about your questionnaire answers. We will also use this time to make sure we agree on the essentials of the faith, and to affirm that we all want to engage in the same mission together! Once you have submitted an online Covenant Membership Questionnaire we will contact you to schedule the membership interview. There are three potential outcomes from the member interview: 

  • The member candidate(s) signs the membership covenant at which time the elders will review and affirm the candidate(s) as Covenant Member of Sound City Bible Church.

  • The member candidate(s) is encouraged to pause their pursuit of membership for a short time. This could be in order to make time for further reflection on some matter related to membership, a personal or spiritual matter that has come up during the course of the interview that needs attention first.

  • The member candidate(s) and the Elder Team representative prayerfully discern that moving forward with membership at Sound City would not be wise or recommended.

Thank you for considering joining us on our mission in the north Puget Sound region!