Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. THE CHURCH AFFIRMS THE MEMBER'S PROFESSION OF FAITH BASED ON THE WAY HE OR SHE LIVES AS A DISCIPLE in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.PRINCIPLEAssurance through our AffirmationRepresentationPROCESSThree StepsThe ExceptionThe Undesired OutcomePURPOSEReverenceReputationRestoration