Why Should I Join a Church? (Church Questions)

“I eagerly commend this series.”
―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Discover the importance of local church membership.

Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability. Best-selling author Mark Dever presents 7 biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life.

• Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship
• Offers 7 reasons why you should join a local church
• Points to where the Bible teaches about church membership
• Includes application questions, suggestions for further reading, and charts and graphs to communicate information clearly

Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.

Sam Emadi (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as the senior pastor at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and as an editor at 9Marks.