Salina Street Church Membership Policy

Becoming a member of Salina Street Church is done according to the following process:

1. Declaration of desire to be a member of Salina Street Church to the Elders.

Potential members must identify themselves to the Elders of Salina Street Church (or their designees) to express interest in membership.

2. Validation that potential member meets requirements for membership.

Membership in Salina Street Church is restricted per the constitution to "those recognized by the Elders of Salina Street Church, who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior being born again, manifesting the fruits of the Spirit in their lives, and are in agreement with the doctrine and polity of this church." (from Constitution, article IV).  Additional requirements may be maintained by the Elders of Salina Street Church (ibid). 
Elders will want to meet with potential members to ensure that they are aware of the guiding beliefs and philosophies of Salina Street Church, including basic goals, practices (including church discipline), and theologies.

3. Recognition of membership by the Elders of Salina Street.

Applicants that are approved by the Elders are approved as members of Salina Street Church, and are expected to maintain a standard of ethics consistent with the teaching of the Elders (per their interpretation of Biblical teaching on Christian living).

Membership may be revoked at the request of the member or at the behest of the elders. Causes for revocation of membership might include an inability or unwillingness to adhere to standards of Christian ethics (per discretion of the Elders), infrequent attendance, or relocation to another church.