Stepping stones
to faith, baptism, and belonging
It is important for everyone to have a church, a pastor, and Christian friends!
If you are lacking in any one of these, we would invite you into the “Stepping Stones” path toward baptism and/or membership. It is simple and flexible - depending on circumstances of each applicant. The overall shape of Stepping Stones is as follows:
Declaration of intent to join St. John Lutheran Church.
Prayer of blessing over those declaring intent during a regular worship.
Study of God’s Word and Luther’s Small Catechism with Pastor and others in Stepping Stones process.
Regular worship and the establishment of the Christian life.
We regularly have two “New Member Sundays” a year (fall and spring) wherein new members are received upon their public profession of faith.
Please speak with pastor or one of the church elders concerning your desire to enter into the St. John Stepping Stones. We will be very glad to facilitate your growth in faith and the life of Christ. Praise God!
Church membership matters. It gives believers a committed spiritual family where they can:
grow in Christ
use their gifts
receive care and accountability
join together in God’s mission.
“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ”