Church Membership | Ephesians 4:11-16

Sep 17, 2025 • Pastor Josh Wootton

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!