Ep. 286: Careful and gracious membership process

What are red flags when considering a person for church membership? What might be perceived red flags but really need to be handled with grace and wisdom? How can a pastor know which is which?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

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(01:42) Setting up the topic and biblical foundation

(08:21) The standard for being a member: commitment

(16:14) A clear profession of faith

(18:45) A history of regular contention

(21:55) Moral issues

(24:45) Things that are not a red flag as it pertains to membership

(25:24) A lack of theological precision

(29:58) Don’t fit the culture of the church

(34:26) Final word and prayer