Why should I join a church?
Jesus loved the Church and all those who love Jesus will come to love His Church.
In order to be obedient to the Word of God: "not forsaking assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more, as you see the day drawing near." Hebrews 10:25. At Pentecost the Bible says that there were about 3000 added to their numbers that day. This implies a connection to a local church. Acts 2:41, 47, 4:4, 11:21.
There are 58 "one another" statements in Scripture that are commands. Examples are John 13:34, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 3:13.
A church is voluntary, but it is not merely optional. A believer is to identify his or herself within the Household of Faith.
-It is part of one moral's obligation.
-It is for the individual believer's spiritual health.
-The church needs the presence and influence of the individual.
-Our commitment to God is lived out through our commitment to a local church.
-It is the local church that we meet together for corporate worship.
-It allows church leaders to fulfill their task of shepherding those have joined the church.
-It provides a family in a rapidly changing society.
Learn More
If you would like more information on membership at ICC, please download the membership process form from the Resources page or reach out to Pastor Dean.