Church Membership Class Curriculum

Create a church membership class curriculum for [CHURCH NAME].

**Church Context:**
- Denomination: [DENOMINATION]
- Church size: [NUMBER]
- Membership requirements: [DESCRIBE]
- Class format: [Single day/Multi-week/Combination]
- Class size: [NUMBER]

**Curriculum Content:**

**Session 1: Our Story**
- Church history and founding
- Denominational connection
- Vision, mission, values
- What makes us unique

**Session 2: Our Beliefs**
- Core doctrines
- Statement of faith explained
- Denominational distinctives
- Non-negotiables vs. open-hand issues

**Session 3: Our Expectations**
- Membership covenant
- Attendance and participation
- Serving expectations
- Giving philosophy
- Church discipline (briefly)

**Session 4: Our Community**
- How to get connected
- Small group ministry
- Serving opportunities
- Care and support systems
- Communication channels

**Session 5: Our Partnership**
- Membership process
- Questions and discussion
- Meet the pastors/elders
- Commitment and next steps

**Materials:**
- Participant handbook
- Leader guide
- Membership covenant
- Spiritual gifts inventory
- Connection card
- Follow-up process