In this episode of In the Fold, we continue our series “Church Membership Matters” by focusing on the vital role of serving within the body of Christ.

Scripture teaches that every believer is saved not only by grace, but for good works. As Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to serve. The New Testament consistently presents the church as a body where every member plays a part, using their spiritual gifts to build up one another.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why serving is essential to biblical church membership

• How spiritual gifts function in the life of the local church

• What the “one another” commands reveal about mutual ministry

• How pastors and leaders are called to equip the saints for the work of ministry

• How serving becomes an act of worship within the gathered church

We also reflect on moments when the church served in powerful ways that revealed the beauty of the body of Christ working together.

Ultimately, this episode asks an important question:

What would change in the life of the church if every member saw serving not as an obligation, but as worship?

Join us as we discuss how serving shapes the health, unity, and mission of the local church.

In the Fold Episode 4: The Lord's Supper is the next topic Pastor Michael, Matt, and Kyle address in our church membership series.

In The Fold Episode 3: Baptism discussed by Pastor Michael, Matt, and Kyle

In this episode Pastor Michael, Matt and Kyle talk about various matters on church membership and why it is important.

We talk about...

• Its source in Scripture
• Expectations of a member
• Membership in connection with the person of Jesus Christ
• Membership process at Chapin Baptist
• Values, Doctrines and Beliefs as a member of Chapin Baptist
• plus more!