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From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:16

Who Should Join the Church?
  • New Christians – Church membership is a natural step following one’s profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and baptism. In a Baptist church, the profession of faith is followed by baptism by immersion. We believe this to be the mode of baptism expressed in the New Testament, and the mode that most fully protrays the symbolic meaning of baptism – death, burial, and resurrection. We intend that this affirmation of belief and practice shall lead to a deeper appreciation for the Biblical, historic, and present meaning of baptism in the life of the believer, and in the life of First Baptist Church, Marion, North Carolina.  Note: Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the ministers and deacon officers in hardship cases involving advanced age or problems of health.
  • Christians whose membership is with another Baptist Church, but who attend FBC Marion – There is a sense of belonging in the “family of faith” that you just can’t get anywhere but in the church. We believe that all Christian believers should have membership in a church in which they are actively involved. This can be achieved by transfer of a letter of recommendation from another Baptist church, or simply by statement of previous membership in another Baptist church when a letter of recommendation is unavailable.
  • Transferring from another Christian denomination – we welcome new members by letter of recommendation from another Christian church or by statement of previous Christian experience and participation in another Christian church, under the following conditions:

    • The candidate’s profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and commitment to Christ as Savior and Lord

    • The candidate’s baptism, without regard to mode, if it was for him or her an act of obedience which followed profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, or which was followed by a conscious act of confirmation which symbolized his or her identification with the Christian faith and the whole church as the Body of Christ.

How Do I Join First Baptist Church Marion?

Those who desire to join First Baptist Church of Marion may come forward toward the pastor during the hymn of invitation following the sermon. You will be introduced to our congregation and those in attendance will most certainly want to greet you and welcome you with the minister as they depart from worship. Any of our ministers would be happy to meet with you privately before making this decision to answer any questions you may have about the church.

When Should I Join?

Perhaps the best way to answer a question like this is to consider a few other questions.

  • Are you a Christian, or if not, are you ready to profess your faith in Christ?
  • Are you in need of a church home?
  • Do you believe that the Lord has led you to this church?
  • If you answered “Yes” to these questions, then wait no longer. Join us at First Baptist Church of Marion this Sunday.
  • If you have questions and would like to speak to someone about the decision to join, please call or email any of our ministers for more information. 
Becoming a Follower of Jesus Christ

Becoming a Christian is both easy and difficult. It only takes a moment to start, but it takes a lifetime to complete.

Christians believe that the world and everything in it were created by a loving and gracious God. The clearest demonstration of God’s love for the world is found in his Son, Jesus. Everything we need to know about God can be found in Jesus in the Holy Bible as his life and ministry are told.