Why Does Christian Life offer membership?

In the New Testament, believers clearly identified themselves with a specific local group of like minded individuals and were challenged to become committed participants.

Christian Life Fellowship believes it is important to identify the core that can be counted on. Membership is one measure leaders at CLF use to determine whether our mission of helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ is being accomplished.

Among the many reasons for becoming a member, most important are the ways membership benefits the individual. Becoming a member is a spiritual step which involves moving a person beyond having good intentions into the area of committed participation. The membership process can be a significant "defining moment" in a Christian's lifelong discipleship journey. If you are interested in membership at Christian Life, please contact us at 920-387-5567, or email us at church@clfmayville.org
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The Process of becoming an active member at CLF

1. Investigation - A prospective member completes the three classes exploring membership. The classes cover doctrine (Biblical foundations for faith), government and expectations. Sets of classes are held every 3-4 months.


2. Application - A prospective member completes the application for membership and evaluates whether the marks of a devoted follower of Christ are true in his or her life.


3. Confirmation - The Church Board acts on the members application, giving confirmation to the work of grace in a prospective members life.


4. Celebration - New members are presented at the Sunday morning worship service. The entire fellowship joins in welcoming these new members into the church.

Biblical qualities of devoted followers of Christ

Scripture indicates certain attributes that were obvious in the lives of those who devoted themselves to following Christ. We encourage and look for evidence of these attributes in the lives of those who become members at Christian Life Fellowship

1. GRACE

   The individual acceptance of the saving work of Christ followed by Baptism as a believer. Ephesians 2:8-9.

2. GROWTH

   The ongoing evidence of a changing life and pursuit of Christlikeness. 2 Peter 3:18.

3. GIFTS

   Serving Christ's body according to spiritual giftedness and passion. Romans 12:6-8.

4. GOOD STEWARDSHIP

   Honoring God with one's material resources and supporting the church and extending help to those in need. Philippians 4:11-19 and Matthew 25:31-40.

Christian Life Fellowship 113 North Clark Street Mayville, WI 53050 Office: (920) 387-5567 Fax: (920) 387-3346 Office Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Official Web Sites Christian Life Fellowship Axis/Infiniti Youth Ministries Assemblies of God Pastor David Koch david@clfmayville.org Pastor Dan Herod dan@clfmayville.org Church Office church@clfmayville.org

The vision of Christian Life Fellowship is to provide a home in Mayville, Wisconsin where people young and old, of all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds can experience deep spiritual growth through a personal relationship of devotion to Jesus Christ. Our vision is centered upon the person of Jesus Christ and proclaiming His living Word. The reality of this vision is lead by the Holy Spirit and supported through our philosophy of ministry and by the outreach and Christian growth ministries of Christian Life Fellowship. We strive to provide a caring family atmosphere where the love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, healing, and miracles, of Christ are experienced. Christian Life Fellowship encourages each person to become fully devoted in following Jesus Christ and to develop a lifestyle of intimacy with Christ.