Membership Process

We are glad and grateful that you are taking the step toward becoming a member at Sovereign Grace Church of Merced!

Becoming a member of and committing to a local church are important parts of the Christian life. 

The process of becoming a member at SGC is a five-step process: 

1. Step One: Application

2. Step Two: Membership Class

3. Step Three: Interview with an Elder

4. Step Four: Baptism (exempt if the applicant has already been baptized as a believer)

5. Step Five: Right Hand of Fellowship

The following documents need to be read and completed: 

• Application*

• Doctrinal Statement*

• Bylaws*

• Affirmation of Commitment*

*Click on documents to download