Membership

WHAT? We believe that joining a church is more than a formality. It is not simply a matter of adding our names to the church rolls. Rather, it is the process by which God places us in a local church family to love and to be loved. Thus, the church becomes the primary place where we worship the living God as a community, grow in our knowledge and love of the Lord, and exercise our gifts as we serve Him and serve one another.

WHO? According to the New Testament, if we belong to Christ, then we belong to His church. So then, the only requirement for membership in a PCA church is a credible profession of faith.

HOW? With this in mind, McLean Presbyterian Church strives to make the membership process as meaningful as possible. Joining MPC is a two-step process which begins with the five-week Discovering Grace class and is followed by our weekend Membership Seminar.

Discovering Grace

Discovering Grace is a five-week study series focusing on the foundational truths of the Christian faith: Scripture, Creation, Sin, and Redemption. This class is a rewarding course of study regardless of your background: whether you are simply investigating the claims of Jesus or firmly convinced of them. It is also the required first step in the membership process. The series is taught by Mike Haas, Norm Snyder, and Louis Tucker. To register, please contact Anna Catherine Harris at (703) 394-0582 or annacatherine@mcleanpres.org.

Fall/Winter 2007

11:00 am, Discovering Grace (Session I)
September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30
October 7

9:15am, Discovering Grace (Session II)
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4

Winter/Spring 2008

11:00am, Discovering Grace (Session I)
January 6
January 13
January 20
January 27
February 3

9:15am, Discovering Grace (Session II)
February 24
March 2
March 9
March 16
April 6

Discovering Grace Recordings
These recordings are provided for students who are currently enrolled in Discovering Grace. Those seeking membership must still attend the Discovering Grace classes before attending Membership Seminar.

Class One - Click here
Class Two - Click here
Class Three - Click here
Class Four - Click here
Class Five - Click here

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

prerequisite: Discovering Grace
This seminar presents an opportunity to explore the distinct beliefs, vision and ministry opportunities of MPC, while getting to know other newcomers. While required for those considering membership, this seminar carries no other obligation than a weekend of your time. This chance to “get acquainted” with John Hutchinson and the rest of our ministry leaders begins with dinner on Friday evening, and continues with a morning class on Saturday, then morning and evening classes on Sunday. To register, please contact Anna Catherine Harris at (703) 394-0582 or annacatherine@mcleanpres.org.

The Membership Seminar includes the following topics:
The Purpose and Value of Christ’s Church (explored after dinner Friday evening)
McLean’s Mission and Ministry Values (described Saturday morning)
McLean’s Convictions and Character (studied Sunday morning)
McLean’s Opportunities to Serve Washington and the World (outlined Sunday evening by the various ministry directors and pastors who serve our community)

The Membership Seminar is designed to provide at least three opportunities, which we believe are essential for considering church membership:

• the opportunity to engage the Lord and His Word about the priority He places on the local church, and to seek His specific leading in your life regarding a church home;
• the opportunity to learn about the convictions and unique opportunities which shape the character of our life and ministry together at MPC; and
• the opportunity to meet the pastoral staff and ministry directors at MPC, as well as to deepen relationships with others in the Seminar who are walking this path with you.

Fall/Winter 2007

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session 1)
Friday, October 26, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, October 27, 9-11am
Sunday, October 28, 11am - 12:15pm
Sunday, October 28, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, November 11, after 11am service - New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, November 18, both services - Presentation to the congregation

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session 2)
Friday, November 9, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, November 10, 9-11am
Sunday, November 11, 9:15-10:30am
Sunday, November 11, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, December 9, after 11am service - New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, December 16, both services - Presentation to the congregation

Winter/Spring 2008

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session I)
Friday, February 22, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, February 23, 9-11am
Sunday, February 24, 11am-12:15pm
Sunday, February 24, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, March 2, after 11am service - New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, March 9, both services - Presentation to the congregation

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session II)
Friday, April 25, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, April 26, 9-11am
Sunday, April 27, 9:15-10:30am
Sunday, April 27, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, May 4, after 11am service - New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, May 11, both services - Presentation to the congregation