Membership
Rutland Street Church is not a member of any denomination nor is it under the authority of any established religious authority. However, it does align itself with similar movements and congregations who hold to the same basic values embracing fellowship with other groups when working together to reach people for Christ and establish them in places that own Christ as Lord of the Church.
Rutland Street Church does not have a system of church membership for those who attend, we welcome all who know Christ or who are investigating Christianity as a way of life. The Church does hold to the view that those who follow Christ will want to join with others in allegiance to a style of worship and ministry. This would place them in a position where they might be determined as in fellowship as Rutland Street Church.
Evidence of this would include and understanding of, or a desire to learn Biblical teaching on subjects such as:
- Personal relationship with Christ (Conversion)
- Believer's Baptism
- Communion at the Lord's table
- The practice of regular Sunday attendance
- The value of involvement in a small group
- Submission to the authority of the leadership
- Desire to maintain unity of the fellowship
- Opportunities for everyone to serve in the fellowship
- The principles of financial giving to the needs of the church
- Lifestyle that does not compromise the testimony (good name) of the fellowship
- Commitment to deal with grievances in a Biblical manner
If you wish to formalise your membership please contact an Elder. An Elder would love to sit down and discuss this with you and support you in your growth as a Christian. Regular "New Comer's Lunch" are held to provide an opportunity to hear our history and to listen to our hearts while providing an informal way to meet the leadership team.