Istrouma Baptist | Discovering Membership

Discovering Membership

To better acquaint all new members with our church, we have developed a Discovering Membership class,

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Steve and Connie Jordan,
Your hosts for Discovering Membership

which is held once each month. This class is a requirement for membership at Istrouma. This four-part orientation program will introduce you to the ministries and vision of our church. We invite visitors to attend and have an opportunity to ask questions and get acquainted with other potential new members.

Classes take place from 8:30 am to Noon. At noon, you and your family will be treated to a delicious catered luncheon to congratulate you on completing Discovering Membership. To register, email Teri at tmeador@istrouma.org, or call 295-0775, ext.131, or register below using our online form. Pre-registration is required, and free childcare is provided.

Upcoming Discovering Membership Classes

September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14

To Register for Discovering Membership, please provide the following information:

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Here's some of what you can expect at our next Discovering Membership class:

Pastor Pat Hand

Dr. Ferris Jordan
Part 1: Discovering My Church
Pastor Pat Hand will share the amazing Istrouma story in a dynamic video. This video will share our proud history and take you on a journey into the future, as we consider our great potential and plans. The video has a hilarious ending as all the bloopers are shared with the class.

Part 2: Discovering My Convictions:
Dr. Ferris Jordan, former professor of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, will introduce you to the wonderful distinctives that bind Baptists together.

Part 3: Discovering My Calling:
Pastor Pat Hand will lead you on a journey of self-discovery as you explore your unique spiritual gifts and unlock your potential as a believer in Christ.

Part 4: Discovering My Christ and Campus
You will be shown powerful principles of prayer and how you can read your Bible for all its worth.

Requirements for Membership at Istrouma:

1. Profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of your life, and/or…
2. Transfer of church membership from another church whose doctrines correspond to our beliefs regarding eternal salvation and biblical baptism.
3. Biblical baptism by immersion.
4. Completion of our Discovering Membership Class (adults only).
5. Presentation to our church family.