FBC Membership

Membership at FBC Everett is about...

  • Being a committed follower of Jesus
  • Partnering in the mission of the church
  • Contributing to the health of the church


Membership is so important to us that we revisit and renew our membership covenants every year.

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FBC Everett’s Membership Covenant

Below are the specific commitments that FBC members make at our membership class, and reaffirm annually.


Note: this page is for informational purposes only. To become a member, you must complete a copy of the covenant as part of a membership class.

  • I commit to Jesus as my Lord, and to FBC Everett as my church...


    ... by confessing my faith in Christ

    ◽ I am in agreement with FBC’s statement of beliefs.

    ◽ I’m not sure. Please help me process my question(s) about faith.

    ◽ No, I’m not ready to become a member at this time.



    ... by engaging with FBC Everett as my spiritual family

    â—½ I commit to FBC Everett as my home church. This commitment will be evident by my engagement in church life.

    ◽ I’m not sure. Please help me understand my relationship to the local church.

    ◽ No, I’m not ready to become a member at this time.


  • I follow Jesus...


    … by prioritizing my own spiritual development

    â—½ I have a pattern or plan for pursuing God through regular, intentional practices.

    â—½ Please guide me in how to make spiritual practices a part of my daily life.

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time.



    … by following Christ’s example in baptism

    â—½ I have been baptized.

    â—½ Please help me prepare for baptism.

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time.



    … by living a life that honors Jesus’ teachings

    â—½ I have confessed and am surrendering to Christ the areas of sin in my life.

    â—½ I need to speak with a pastor or elder about overcoming the sin in my life.

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time.


  • I partner in the mission of FBC Everett...


    … by attending and inviting friends to weekend services

    â—½ Weekly attendance is a top priority in my life and I look for opportunities to invite friends to join me

    â—½ Weekly attendance is not yet a priority and/or I need help with how to invite friends to join me

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time



    … by committing to Christian community

    â—½ I am active in a Lifegroup and/or actively serving on a ministry team

    â—½ Please help me find a Lifegroup or ministry team

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time



    … by giving financially

    â—½ I have and will follow a plan for consistent giving to FBC

    â—½ I need help developing a plan that is both realistic for me and honoring to God

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time


  • I contribute to the health of FBC Everett...


    … by avoiding gossip and humbly dealing with offense

    â—½ I handle conflict in a personal, respectful way when I feel offended; refusing to participate in gossip

    â—½ Please help me deal with an issue or conflict that I need to resolve

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time



    … by engaging as a partner, not a consumer; putting the interests of others ahead of my own

    â—½ I make decisions based on how I can be of service to others. I do not make idols out of my personal preferences.

    â—½ I am unclear on what it means to have a partnership mindset of church membership

    ◽ I’m not ready to become a member at this time


  • Annual Renewal

    I will reaffirm my commitment to this Membership Covenant on a yearly basis. I understand that it is an evaluative tool, as well as an affirmation of my continuing conviction and purpose. My responsibility will be to notify the FBC Elders if at any time I can no longer commit to this covenant, or if I have any questions, comments or concerns regarding FBC Everett.