One of the most important things you’ll do in your lifetime is making a commitment to your local church. If you choose to be a member at Prairie Lakes Church, you’ll be on track to being transformed into an authentic Christ-follower – more than just a person who believes in God. Your faith will influence everything from what you think to the decisions you make. In addition, you will become a partner in our mission, helping reach others for Christ.

If you’re a regular attendee, we strongly encourage you to become a member, so you can receive the support you’ll need in this life-long adventure. Becoming an authentic follower of Christ will affect everything you do. Membership will make the difference.

Prairie Lakes Church Membership Requirements

• Complete the Membership Class
• Fill out a membership application form
• Participate in baptism by immersion
• Complete a membership interview with our Elders

What is the Membership Class?
The Membership Class covers everything you need to know about membership at Prairie Lakes, as well as the mission, vision, values, beliefs, and strategies that you’ll be supporting as a member. It also covers the spiritual growth and spiritual transformation, as well as how you can best serve your local church.

How do I register?
You may call the church office 319-266-2655, sign up at the Ministries Desk, register online, or sign up on the communication
card in the weekly bulletin.

What if I’ve already been baptized?
At Prairie Lakes Church, baptism is a public declaration of your faith, and an expression of a decision you made when you could understand what you were doing. If you were baptized as an infant, we ask that you be baptized again – this time; you (not your parents) are the one making the decision to follow Christ. If you made the choice to be baptized by immersion at another church, however, you do not need to repeat your baptism at Prairie Lakes.

How life changes when you’re a member
Becoming a member at Prairie Lakes Church is more than just signing up to give regularly or getting onto a mailing list. It’s a responsibility and a commitment – and one of the first steps you’ll take in living a life more like Jesus.

As a member, you’ll learn how to be more obedient to God. You’ll work on building stronger relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and other members of the church, and learn to handle conflict in a God-honoring way.

In addition, new members often say that although they had been part of our family for some time, after becoming a member they really felt like they belonged. Members get additional information that the general congregation doesn’t receive, as well as voting privileges. Membership can open the door for some volunteer leadership roles, and help students become eligible for certain scholarships and referrals.
In return, you’ll be expected to contribute your time, talent, and treasures to our church, and to pray for the church and its leadership on a regular basis. You’ll also seek to serve more than to be served, and to value, respect, and honor everyone in the church family.

Most of all, you’ll be helping people experience the love, joy, and peace that you’ve been able to experience through your relationship with Christ. Sharing our church’s mission is what membership is all about. For more information, call the church office at 319-266-2655.