Membership at Desert Hills

1. Trusting in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.
2. Having received believer’s baptism. If you are interested in being baptized, click here to learn more.
3. Agreeing with our statement of faith.
4. Being willing to commit to the practices, people, and mission of the church.

Becoming a member is a serious commitment before God to a particular local body and, like marriage, should not be entered into—or ended—casually.

This commitment is based upon our oneness in Christ, which transcends theological and other differences concerning nonessential doctrines of the faith.

Membership at Desert Hills means that you are joining with other local Christians as a family, mutually seeking to become like Christ. Membership in a family involves:

• Faithfulness in attending the regular church services (Heb. 10:25)
• Serving the body with the gifts that God has given you (1 Cor. 12:7)
• Giving regular financial support to the church (Mal. 3:10; 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 9:7)
• Living a life worthy of your calling as a Christian (Eph. 4:1)
• Giving and receiving forgiveness when we fail to live up to that calling (Matt. 6:12–15)
• Commitment to this local body as a high and holy covenant (1 Cor. 12)
• A willingness to come under the authority and discipline of the church (Matt. 18:15–20)
• Since the cross of Christ covers all sin, no past sin will keep anyone from becoming a member at Desert Hills, provided that it has been truly confessed to God (1 John 1:9).

Step 1 – Attend a Getting to Know Desert Hills class. This class is designed to help you understand the beliefs, history, and distinctives of Desert Hills Bible Church. It is offered periodically throughout the year and is required for anyone seeking membership at DHBC. You can indicate your interest by completing the connect card here, visiting the Welcome Center, or contacting the church office. 

Step 2 – Complete a membership application. After attending the class and submitting your application, a membership interview with a pastor will be scheduled. During this meeting, he will review your application and answer any questions you may have about the church or the membership process. The meeting typically lasts 45 minutes to one hour.

Step 3 – Your application will then be reviewed by the elders. Upon unanimous approval, you will be welcomed into membership, assigned a shepherding elder, and later presented to the congregation during a designated Sunday worship service.