Church Membership

Becoming a member of a local church is an important—and often neglected—part of the Christian life. The current trend is to refuse the practice of organized religion and to show rejection or fear of commitment, especially to any institution.

Jonathan Leeman addresses these issues with a simple explanation of what church membership means and why it is important. He restores the local church to its rightful place through a compelling argument that will lead us to commit to it.

“Full of practical concepts and coherent arguments. This book will help us cure Christians in our current culture of their allergy to church membership, pastoral authority, accountability, and not setting limits on personal freedom.” Tim Keller, Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York

“Direct, refreshing, edifying, and above all, biblical. This is the explanation and defense of church membership that we have been waiting for.” Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

“Jonathan Leeman reminds us that church membership is not an option, but an obligation. This book is forceful and provocative, yet at the same time coated with the gospel of grace.” Thomas Schreiner, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.