At The Forge Church, our passion is to see lives transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a community deeply committed to our mission:
Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.
We believe in forging stronger followers of Christ through real relationships, authentic faith, and a relentless pursuit of God’s will. Our core values—Faith, Love, Community, and Service—are the foundation of everything we do. We strive to live out bold faith, share Christ’s love, build a genuine and supportive community, and serve with purpose to advance the Kingdom of God.
Whether you’re seeking a fresh start or looking to grow deeper in your faith, The Forge Church is a place to connect, grow, and find your purpose. Join us as we journey together, forging disciples who will change the world for Christ. Welcome to The Forge—where faith is forged, and lives are forever transformed.
Become A Member
God has called us to serve one another and the community around us, but life can get in the way. Church membership encourages us to be intentional with our time and resources. It’s a form of accountability. To live for God, to love others. And we think that’s pretty important.
How To Become a Member
The Importance of Membership
At The Forge, we recognize the need for formal membership. We believe formal membership in a local church is important for four reasons.
1) Biblical Reason– Christ is committed to the church. Ephesians 5:25 states, “Christ loved the church, and gave His life for her.” Membership is an important step in demonstrating our commitment to Christ.
2) Cultural Reason- We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything . . . a job, a marriage, or family. This attitude has produced a generation of church hoppers and shoppers. Membership swims against the current of America’s consumer mentality. Membership sets us apart from the culture and says to the world that you are committed to Christ and to his church.
3) Practical Reason- Membership identifies our community and family. It defines who can be entrusted with positions of leadership within the church.
4) Personal Reason- Membership produces spiritual growth. The Bible places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. Accountability comes when you are committed to other believers in this church.
Who Can Become A Church Member?
Membership is open to anyone who has made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, believing in Him as Lord and Savior. The Forge receives people into membership in one of four ways depending on one’s Christian background:
How Do I Become A Member of The Forge?
At the end of each worship service, the pastor extends an opportunity to those seeking a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and/or to those seeking membership in the church family.
You do not have to respond publicly. You may simply complete the information on the “Connect Card”, which can be found on your chair, and place the slip in the offering plate at the conclusion of the service.
Have a look at our About & Beliefs. It will tell you who we are and why we do what we do around here. It will lay out our beliefs, teachings, theology, and doctrine. We encourage you to take a deep look into these as if you are in agreement unity will be promoted!
Baptism is in outward expression of an inward decision.
Are you a new believer in Jesus wanting to find out more about being baptized? Or maybe you’ve been a believer for a while, but just haven’t been baptized yet? If you want to find out more information and/or you want to register to be baptized, you’ll find the answers to some commonly asked questions and the link to register below.
Q: WHAT’S THE MEANING OF WATER BAPTISM?
A: Water baptism is a symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection. (1 Cor. 15:3-4; Col. 2:12)
A: It’s a symbol of a person’s new life as a Jesus-Follower. (Rom. 6:4)
A: Baptism does not “save” a person, nor make them a member of a particular church. It’s only through faith in Christ that a person is saved; and it is only by their own decision that they commit to partner with one church over another. (Eph. 2:8-9)
Q: WHY SHOULD WE BE BAPTIZED?
A: We should be baptized to follow Christ’s example. (Mark 1:9)
A: Jesus told us to be baptized. (Matt. 28:19-20)
A: Baptism shows that a person is a Jesus-follower. (Acts 18:8)
A: Obeying Christ’s command shows that a person knows Him. (1 John 2:3)
A: Baptism is linked to the forgiveness of sins. (Acts 2:38)
Q: HOW SHOULD WE BE BAPTIZED?
A: Just like Jesus was baptized, we should be baptized by being fully immersed in water. (Matt. 3:16)
A: Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion under water, symbolizing burial and resurrection (eg. Acts 8:39). The Greek word “baptize (baptizo)” literally means, “to immerse or dip under water”.
Q: WHO SHOULD BE BAPTIZED?
A: Every person who has made a decision to follow Christ should be baptized. (Acts 2:41; Acts 8:15)
A: Since the one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ, we do not baptize children who are not old enough to make a personal decision to follow Christ.
Q: WHEN SHOULD A PERSON BE BAPTIZED?
A: As soon as a person has decided to follow Jesus, they should be baptized. (Acts 2:41)
A: If a person believes in Jesus with all their heart, there is no reason to delay being baptized. (Acts 8:36-39)
Q: WHAT ABOUT BEING BAPTIZED TWICE?
A: Our church recommends that you be baptized again if you have not been baptized by immersion since you became a believer. It does not devalue a prior experience, but simply reflects your desire to be baptized the same way Jesus was baptized.
Q: WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT TO BE BAPTIZED?
A: Since baptism does not “save” a person, if they choose not to be baptized by immersion, they are still saved by grace, and it does not affect their decision to follow Christ.
If you are interested in getting baptized, you can sign up using the form below by providing your name, contact information, and any other required details. Once you have submitted the form, you will be contacted by our church with more information!