• Review Introductory to Church Citizenship
• Complete Membership Application, Covenant, Statements of Faith & Participation
• Complete Foundations 101 class
• Complete Foundations 102 class
• Interview with Pastoral Staff
• Baptism (If applicable)
• Presentation of Certificate of Membership
• Assignment of a mentor
• See also Congregational Membership Qualifications and Process

The word "solitaire" comes form the Hebrew root word yachad meaning, "To be joined;" The word "families" comes from the root word bayith meaning, "To be on the inside." The implied picture is that of the outsider (solitaire) being brought inside (family). (Psalms 68:6)

Though this is God’s desire for all, the process is not automatic. It is our intent to bring clear definition to this process and define the various levels of involvement with the local church.

1. No expectation is placed upon the community or crowd. It is our desire that they feel a deep sense of welcome and leave with a greater desire to seek spiritual truth.

1. Qualifiers of Congregational Membership

(Note: A member is one who senses by revelation the divine placement of the Lord into this local church according to I Corinthians 12:18).

1. Believing that the individual becomes a member of the Church Universal through spiritual birth (I Corinthians 12:27), identification with the local church is qualified by the following:

1. Saved, spirit filled and water baptized (Acts 2:38)
2. Understands and accepts the five points of Covenant Theology (Deut. 29:9)

1. Transcendence
2. Hierarchy
3. Ethics
4. Continuity
5. Sanctions

1. Regular Participation in Sunday morning service (Hebrews 10:25)
2. Understands and accepts the biblical command of tithes and offerings (Malachi 4:8-10)
3. Understands and embraces the vision of the church (Habakkuk 2:2)
4. Understands and embraces divine placement (I Corinthians 12:18)
5. Understands and embraces biblical standards of self-government in relationship to holiness and righteous conduct. (Romans 12:1-2)

(Note: Membership in the spiritual family qualifies one for the privileges of covenantal community.)

1. Belonging: Covering of the Spiritual Family
2. Participation in Home Groups, Sunday School, Youth, Singles, and Ministry Councils.
3. Short Term mission service trips.
   

1. Process for becoming a congregational member.

1. Regular participation in church life for at least one year.
2. Complete Victory Foundations 101, Christian-life Foundations Course.
3. Complete Victory Foundations 102, Introduction to Victory Purpose and Vision
4. Complete the Application of Identification process.
5. Be introduced to the Congregation.
6. If you desire to be part of a ministry team you also need to complete the Team Ministry Course.

(Note: Congregational members will receive certificate of identification. Identification qualifies the individual to enter into the process of citizenship, if they so choose. If not, they remain a member in good standing.)

1. Qualifiers of Citizenship.

(Note: A citizen is one who desires the specific joining and responsibility of the body according to Ephesians 4:16. A citizen is one committed to the giving and receiving of accountability that they may present themselves mature in Christ (Col. 1:28).

1. Believing that maturity is an ongoing process, a citizen (Eph. 2:19) is one who has qualified his citizenship through:

1. Embracing all qualification of congregational membership.
2. Cultivates a daily intimate relationship to Christ (Phil. 3:10).
3. Manifests a heart of submission to the Lord, to those in authority and to each other, (Eph. 5:21, Heb. 3:17 and James 4:7).
4. Committed to transformation (Rom. 12:2, II Cor. 3:18).
5. Carries a heart to advance the Kingdom and further the vision of the church (Mt. 11:12 and Heb 2:2).
6. Receives correction and adjustment without defensiveness. (Ps. 141:5)
7. Maintains a strong biblical family model (Eph. 5:22-6:4).
8. Participates in corporate meetings (Heb. 10:24-25).
9. Is actively involved in reproducing the talents and callings given to them through relationship, discipleship and accountability. (Matt. 25:14-30, II Tim. 2:2)
10. Committed to being self-governing, self revealing, self-initiating, and self-evaluating (II Cor. 13:5).
11. Able to articulate the vision and key distinctive of the house (II john 8-10).

1. cultural reform
2. covenant relationship
3. generational transfer
4. dominion mandate
5. Kingdom government of God
6. Multi-ethnic
7. Christ centeredness
8. Spiritual authority
9. Fatherhood/sonship
10. Heart of devoted worship
11. Parental responsibility for education
12. Ongoing pursuit of biblical knowledge and wisdom
13. Spiritual intimacy
14. Unity of the body of Christ
15. Community

1. Bears the weight of the work through participation in regular intercession (Matt. 21:13).
2. Consistent and faithful attendance to a home group with specific discipleship. (Acts 2:46)

(Note: Citizenship in the spiritual family qualifies one for the privileges of the covenant community. These privileges include:

1. Discipleship
2. Victory Christian Academy
3. Victory Christian College
4. Mission Ambassador Trips
5. Extended Pastoral Council
6. Leadership Consideration
7. Staff Consideration

1. Process for becoming a Citizen.

1. Realizing that citizenship in the local church is an ongoing process, the process for citizenship can be defined only by remaining in the process. As long as one remains in the process of citizenship the Holy Spirit is qualifying him.

1. How to identify if the process of citizenship is alive:

1. Fruit of transformation
2. Relational clarity with eldership
3. Favor of God.
4. Defined and real discipling relationship
5. Marital and family unity.
6. Emulates Christ-like qualities of the leadership
7. Distinctive representation and reproduction.
8. Easily adjustable.
9. Attends Home Group regularly and has a specific discipleship relationship.

1. Complete: "Jointed Members" (Victory Fellowship 103, Church Citizenship & Culture Course)

1. Qualifies for Core Leadership.

Additional Victory Fellowship membership requirements are set forth in Article V of the Constitution and bylaws (Victory Christian Fellowship Intl) and are broken into two classes: Charter and Regular. All applicants for Regular Membership shall subscribe to the following statements of faith and participation without reservation.

Inasmuch as I am a sinner and deserve the wrath of God, and since Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and has been bodily resurrected, according to the Scriptures, I have accepted Him as my personal Lord and Savior and am saved by His Grace alone.

I understand the purpose of Victory Christian Fellowship Intl (VCFI). As an expression of my commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and to His work in the earth, I intend, by God's grace, to participate actively and prayerfully in the ministry of VCFI with my time, talents, spiritual gifts and financial resources.

3. The Charter Membership of VFN shall consist of members present at the conception of the church who continue to subscribe to the Statements of Faith and Participation in paragraph 2 of this Article.

4. The Regular and Charter Membership shall consist of those persons:

1. Whose faith and belief are known to be in accord with the Statement of Doctrine in Article III (See Statement of Doctrine in this manual.)
2. Who continue to subscribe to the Statements of Faith and Participation in paragraph 2 of this Article.
3. Who submit to the biblical authority and accountability of the VFN pastoral staff.
4. Who have completed the new members’ course.
5. Who are faithful in tithes, offerings, and all other commandments of God and Kingdom principles, which govern our lives.
6. Who are willingly committed to serve in whatever capacity needed as long as needed to fulfill the vision.

The New Members Classes consist of a brief introduction and overview of the administrative processes, fundamental beliefs and practices of this fellowship and it’s ministries. The classes will offered once a quarter during a weeknight. The class will be two hours for three nights. The dates and times of classes will be determined based on the need or number of people needing to attend. It is preferred to have at least (5) five students per class. Pastor Barham or a member of the Pastoral Staff will present the class. There is a $10 registration fee for the class to cover materials and refreshments. One hundred percent attendance is required for completion of the New Members Class and will not be offered through correspondence media. Completion of the New Member applicant process is a prerequisite for acceptance as staff, any form of ministry leadership, and participation in certain areas of ministry such as worship team, tambourine troop, children’s ministry, etc.