The Church Member

The Church Member is written as a handbook. It is a collection of exegetical studies on strategic passages that cover the biblical expectations for those who profess Jesus Christ. It provides sound interpretation to some of the most controversial issues in the church today such as baptism, the Lord's Supper, worship through music, and church leadership. While it is written from a Southern Baptist perspective, this book is the result of experiences from a variety of other denominations. It captures what the Scriptures teach regarding membership in a ""church"" and ultimately reveal that church is more than something a believer does; it is something he is. If you are interested in understanding your place in the body of Christ, this book is for you! ""Being a member of a church ought to mean something. And it ought to require something of each member. It is more than a religious club of people who are like me. It is the body of Christ that links us with people from all races, cultures, languages, and nations. . . . Read these pages and discover the adventure that awaits you as a member of the body of Christ."" --Jimmy Draper, President Emeritus of Lifeway Christian Resources and former President of the Southern Baptist Convention ""Occasionally I read a book and then say, 'I wish I had written that!' The Church Member is just such a book. Seldom do I read something that is clear, helpful, theologically sound, and interesting all at the same time. . . . If you want to know how to be a biblically balanced, effective church member, then read this book!"" --David Allen, Dean of the School of Theology at Southwestern Seminary ""Using Scripture, attention-getting illustrations, and transparency with personal experiences, Jared offers an attractive appeal to churchmanship. This is a book that helps the church member go deeper into discipleship than the ordinary new convert approach. Jared's passion is to help believers be better followers of Jesus Christ."" --Jim Richards, Executive Director of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Jared C. Wellman has pastored in Southern Baptist churches since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (2007) and a Master of Arts in Philosophy (2010) from the Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. He is the author of The Sweetest Names I Know.