First Baptist Church functions as a sovereign and democratic Southern Baptist congregation. We are made up of individuals who proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ and profess a personal faith in Him, having received baptism according to the New Testament (immersion), actively follow the Lord Jesus Christ in discipleship and have been accepted for membership by affirmative vote of the church.
We have a simple way of helping you work through these criteria. Simply call or e-mail the church office to set up a meeting with Pastor Coale. This will be an informal time where you can discuss your salvation, baptism, and walk with Christ. It is also a great opportunity for you and Pastor Coale to get to know each other before you ever become a member!
Once you feel comfortable moving forward in the membership process, come forward during the invitation on a Sunday Service. Don’t be intimidated. By this point, you will already know Pastor Coale and probably at least a few of our members. We will introduce you to the church that morning and vote on your membership.
Our new members come to our church from one of these categories:
1. By Profession of Faith
A person publicly confessing personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, giving evidence of a regenerate heart and holding the views of the faith and practice held by the church, shall, upon baptism, be admitted into the fellowship of the church.
2. By Statement
Any person who has been baptized upon profession of faith in a Baptist church of like faith and order but who, because of loss of records or similarly unavoidable circumstances, has no regular letter, may be received into the membership.
3. By Letter
Any person from another Baptist church of like faith and order may be received into membership upon receipt of letter or transfer from that church.
4. By Baptism from Another Denomination
Any person who is saved, yet has not been baptized by immersion, can be baptized and join First Baptist Church.
If you have any questions about becoming a member at FBC Lucedale, then call the church office at (601) 947-3441 or e-mail Pastor Coale at pastor@fbclucedale.com
