Membership at VGC
Become part of the VGC family
Membership at Vista Grande Church is a covenant commitment to follow Jesus together. Rooted in God’s Word, we gather for worship, care for one another, and share in our mission: serving God by serving others. Connect. Serve. Send.
Our shared faith
We believe salvation is God’s gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Through His life, death, and resurrection, sinners are reconciled to God. The Bible is God’s inspired, infallible, and sufficient Word, guiding our beliefs and practices.
We worship one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is fully God and fully man; the Holy Spirit lives in believers and helps them grow in holiness. God sovereignly saves and preserves His people for His glory.
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
We practice believer’s baptism by immersion as a public declaration of faith and obedience to Jesus. We share the Lord’s Supper in remembrance of His sacrifice; it is for baptized believers in good standing with the church.
Our New Members Class introduces these beliefs, our church’s practices, and the responsibilities and privileges of membership. Bring your questions—we welcome the opportunity to talk with you.
View our mutual member covenant and what it means to be part of Vista Grande Church, as we follow the biblical model of church life.
Our Life Together
Connect: Gather faithfully for Sunday worship, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Encourage one another as we grow in Christ.
Serve: Use the gifts God has given you to care for the church and our neighbors. Support the church’s ministry through faithful giving of tithes and offerings.
Send: Share the gospel, make disciples, and participate in the church’s evangelistic work.
Grow: Pursue holiness and biblical living. Practice loving accountability, seeking repentance and restoration when a member falls into serious sin.
Led and cared for together
VGC is led by a plurality of elders who shepherd and oversee the church, with the congregation affirming their leadership. Deacons serve practical needs.
Members share responsibility for major church decisions, including affirming leaders, receiving and dismissing members, and participating in biblical church discipline. We seek the good of one another with love, accountability, and a desire for restoration.
Become Part of the VGC Family
1. Start a conversation
Use the link below and mention membership in the comments. Ask about the New Members Class and bring your questions.
2. Share your faith and baptism
The class outlines joining by confession of faith and baptism, a letter of good standing from a like-faith congregation, or a statement of faith if already baptized by full immersion. An elder will help you discuss your next step.
3. Affirm our shared commitment
Review and affirm agreement with VGC’s statement of faith and Partner Covenant. An elder will follow up; the process may include sharing your testimony or an interview.
4. Be welcomed into the family
Once affirmed, new members are formally welcomed at the end of a regularly scheduled worship service. We look forward to growing and serving with you.