New Members Class
Go from attending
to belonging.
Advance is the place of growth—and membership is where growing stops being something you do on your own. The new members class is the room where you find out who we are, what we believe, and where you fit.
Why Membership
More than a seat.
You can attend Advance for a year and be genuinely welcome the whole time. Membership is different. It's saying out loud that this is your church family—that you're not just receiving here, you're building here.
That's the whole point of the class. Not paperwork, not a test. A conversation about the mission you're joining and the people you're joining it with.
How It Works
Four steps, start to finish.
Step 1
Say yes to the invitation
Membership starts in the room. Pastor Grace extends the invitation during service—when you're ready, you respond to it. Nobody is going to chase you down, and there's no rush.
Step 2
Come to orientation
The new members class is where you get the full picture: who we are, what we believe, where we're headed, and what we're each committing to. Bring your questions—this is the room for them.
Step 3
Graduate
Finishing the class isn't a formality. We celebrate it, because you've moved from attending a church to belonging to one.
Step 4
Plug in and serve
Every member lands somewhere. You'll leave knowing which team you're joining and who to talk to on your first Sunday serving—and you'll join us on Band, where the church stays connected through the week.
Join us on Band →
What To Expect
What you can expect from us.
These four convictions are what we've committed to giving you—every week, whether or not anyone is watching.
Growth-centered mission
We are committed to helping you grow deeper spiritually, personally, and relationally.
Community
Our environment welcomes multigenerational and multicultural expressions. We are all one.
God-centered worship
Each service is geared to glorifying God and inspiring you as a believer.
Relevant teaching
Delivering biblical principles that will challenge you to grow.
What Advance Expects
What we ask of you.
Membership runs both directions. Here's the other half of it—said plainly, so nobody signs up for something they didn't know about.
01
Tenacity
Be intentional about your spiritual life development, through fully being committed and engaged.
02
Time
Regular attendance and participation during gathering experiences.
03
Talent
Utilize your unique skills, abilities, and service by volunteering and serving within Advance Church.
04
Treasure
Supporting the ministry consistently through your tithe and offering. Managing your resources wisely to honor God.
05
Talk
We are an open door ministry. We will only know what you share with us.
The Details
When's the next class?
Classes run through the year as new members come in. Ask us and we'll tell you the next date, where to be, and what to bring.
Or call us at (910) 339-0640—we're happy to walk you through it.
Not There Yet
Start with a Sunday.
Membership isn't step one—visiting is. Join us Sunday at 9:30 AM and see if this is home.