Some reasons for being a faithful church member

Christians belong in churches. That is a theme of the New Testament. A Christian who refuses to be faithfully, accountably committed to a church is an anomaly from the Bible's perspective. The church is vital to the spiritual health of a follower of Jesus.

In September, Paul Tautges, pastor of Immanuel Bible Church in Sheboygan, Wis., provided on his blog an explanation for why Christians should be committed members of a local church.

His “6 Reasons to Be a Faithful Member of a Local Church” are:

1. You follow the pattern set forth in the New Testament.

2. You have a greater opportunity to use your spiritual gifts.

3. You become a more committed part of a spiritual family.

4. You ensure a balanced Christian life.

5. You avail yourself of the wisdom of a multitude of counselors.

6. You experience the joy of serving others.

This is not a comprehensive list of the biblically based reasons for church membership. And I might phrase at least one of the points a little differently. Yet, it remains a helpful guide from a pastor who has given thoughtful consideration to the topic.

You may access Paul Tautges’ complete post here.