Next Steps, Join the Family, Chris Massey-3.22.2026

• Join the Family
  • Joining this family makes an official declaration that FLC is your church.

The Big Questions: Why would I become a member? What good does it do?

Church Membership is NOT:

• a new set of “perks”
• joining the voting-base
• getting a preferential voice
• a heightened status
• a salvation guarantee
• a covenantal commitment

• to sacrifice for the vision
• to serve in the mission
• to submit to the leadership

GOD DESIGNED SUBMISSION FOR RESPONSIBILITY, NOT CONTROL Hebrews 13:14-17 NLT

Submission Flowchart:

GOD

SPIRITUAL LEADERS

HUSBAND/FATHER/MAN

WIFE/MOTHER/WOMAN

CHILD

HUMILITY IS A HEART ISSUE 1 Peter 5:1-6 NLT

EMBRACING AUTHORITY IS WISE AND HONORING TO GOD Ephesians 5:15-21 NLT