Mars Hill is a church, and the Bible uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church (1 Cor. 12:12). It’s a beautiful illustration of how we’re each created to serve different functions, we need everyone to function in order to be a healthy body, and all of us as separate parts find purpose and unity under Jesus, ‘’the head of the body, the church’’ (Col. 1:18). Members are the church (Eph. 2:19–22).

At Mars Hill, we make a distinction between “members” and “guests.” If you’re not a member, then you’re technically a guest that remains to a certain extent separated from our church family, and separated from the maturity, protection, accountability, and care that comes with being an active part of the church.

How to Become a Member of MHC

Becoming a member is a three-step process:

1. Connect

Sign up for The City, tell us who you are, and learn what we believe.

2. Covenant

Affirm our doctrine and the expectations of membership (namely, community participation and giving).

3. Conversation

Meet with your community group leader for the final membership interview.

In order to learn what we believe, prospective members must go through the Doctrine curriculum, which is available in various formats:

• Online (choose from full-length sermons, abridged sermons, or sermon summaries)
• Become a Member Day (available by campus)
• Doctrine the book (February 2010)
• Midweek Doctrine class (available by campus)

For more details, read the Membership FAQ on the main Mars Hill Church website.