BAPTISM

When Jesus sent his disciples out into the world, He gave them some commands, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (Matt. 28:19-20). After making disciples, we are to baptize those who repent and turn to Christ. Baptism announces to the world that we are a follower of Christ. Through agreeing to baptize a believer, the church is acknowledging that we recognize the person as a believer. 

MEMBERSHIP

After becoming a believer, we should find a group of believers with whom we agree and unite with that body through a formal process. It is through this body that we can seek to grow and mature as well as work together in the mission of the kingdom. 

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We ask that if you are interested in membership you begin to faithfully attend here so we can get to know you and you can get to know us. We also ask that you read our Statement of Faith and our Membership Covenant to understand what we believe.

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If you are interested in membership or learning more about Mt. Zion, you are welcome to join the next membership class held in January and June.

Congregationalism

Congregationalism recognizes that the final human authority of a local church is the congregation itself. Local church autonomy and congregationalism go hand-in-hand because no person or group outside of the congregation is to exercise authority over the church concerning its faith and practice. In Scripture, we see the whole congregation serving as the final court of authority in matters of dispute, discipline, and doctrine. It is the congregation that affirms members, dismisses members, affirms deacons and elders, and is responsible for the governance of the church.