Why does church membership matter? 

In this episode of the Know and Do Podcast, Pastor Josh continues our series on the doctrine of the church by exploring Ephesians 4:11–16 and the importance of local church membership.

Membership is more than a name on a roll—it’s God’s design for believers to grow, serve, and be built up together in love. This lesson unpacks why the Bible assumes every Christian will be part of a local church and highlights the eternal benefits that come with belonging to Christ’s body.

Key Takeaways

Biblical Foundation: The New Testament envisions Christians committed to a local body.

Benefits of Membership: Purposeful ministry, unity, maturity, protection from false teaching, and ongoing discipleship.

Growth Together: Every member has a part to play in building up the church in love.

For this week's reflection handout with study questions and more, click here!