How to Become a Member of Carmel Baptist Church
There are 3 requirements for membership at Carmel Baptist Church:

     First............you need to have accepted Christ as your Savior.
     Second.......you need to have been baptized by immersion following your decision to accept Christ.
     Third...........you need to complete Carmel's two session New Member Class.

     The way to start the membership process is to let us know that you want to become a member by requesting a meeting with a pastor or coming forward at the "invitation" time at the end of a worship service.  If you come forward at the end of a worship service, Dr. Poplin will greet you and have you meet with a one of our trained Altar Counselor’s for about ten minutes to complete an Altar Counselor form.
     The Pastor or Altar Counselor you meet with will get some background information from you (name, address, spiritual background, etc.) and ask you if you have accepted Christ as Savior and if you have been baptized.  If you have not accepted Christ, they will talk to you about how to do that.  If you have not been baptized, they will note that so that we can schedule you for the next opportunity.

The New Member's Class - Youth and Adults
This class is offered every Sunday morning at 9:30am in the Covenant Room.  There are two sessions – one on Carmel’s ministries and one on what we believe.  The two session topics are taught on a rotating basis – Session 1 one week and Session 2 the next.  You can join in any time and do not need to register for the class.  The Welcome Center greeters can show you to the room. 
     You can take this class before or after you request membership.  Some people like to take the class first to learn more about the church before they decide to join.  We also offer this class three times per year on a Sunday afternoon from 4:00-6:00pm followed by a New Member Dinner.  The next New Member Class and Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 20.  Contact the Membership Office for more information.
     Once you have completed all of your requirements for membership, we will present you to the church via a digital photo.  This photo is taken in the Adult New Member Class or during your baptism.

The New Member Class - Children
Children receive special treatment!  When a child is ready to make a decision, he or she may come forward during the invitation with a parent.  Once greeted by a minister, a trained Altar Counselor will meet with the parent and child to discuss the next step for membership.  You will complete the Altar Counselor form at this time.  Children in Grades 1 – 6 are required to attend the “Bible Discovery Class” prior to being baptized.  Parents must attend with their children.  This 4 week class is offered in September, October, November, January and February. Contact the Children's Ministry for questions.

May I Be A Sunday Bible Study Class Member And Not A Church Member?
Yes.  Many people are.  Bible study membership is not church membership, but an excellent way to get to know some others in the church and more about our church while you study God’s word.

Are you considering joining the Carmel Family, but have more questions?
Please call the church office (704-847-8575) and ask to speak to one of our pastors about church membership or email your questions to a pastor.