FAQ
1. What are the requirements for becoming a member of Manchester Christian Church?
MCC requires completion of MCC 101-Discovering Manchester Christian Church. Participants learn our church's purpose and vision, her basic beliefs, what is required of members and what can be expected of her leaders.
2. What are the steps I need to take? How do I go about becoming a member?
Simply indicate your interest in MCC 101 on the back of the ‘Connect Card” in the Sunday program. You will be contacted with information on the time and dates for the next MCC 101.
3. How can I get my questions and concerns answered?
MCC 101-Discovering Manchester Christian Church provides opportunities to ask questions and interact with other participants and instructors. If you have immediate concerns, call the church office.
4. What do you teach about baptism? Would I have to be baptized again in order to be a member?
The word, baptize literally means to immerse. In the Bible when someone accepted Jesus as leader and forgiver they were immersed in water to dramatically show their union with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Romans 6:3-4
No, you do not have to be baptized again. Anyone who has been immersed in water as an expression of their decision to follow Jesus can apply for membership at MCC.
5. What can I do to keep from being lost in the crowd?.
Visit the Information Center in the lobby or click here to view the latest ways to get connected.
6. Can non-members attend Spiritual Growth Workshops?
Absolutely! Relax and Enjoy!
7. Can I participate in the communion service even though I am not a member?
Yes, you are welcome to share in this commemoration of Jesus' death for us.
8. If I miss a Sunday, how can I hear the teaching message?
The current message and an archive of past messages are online at www.manchesterchristian.com. CDs are also available at the Information Center. A $4 donation is requested to cover the cost of each CD.
9. How does Manchester Christian Church relate to other churches and denominations?
We have friendships with churches of many denominations. We participate in conferences and mutual encouragement with various groups that recognize Jesus as God's son and the Bible as God's word.
10. How is your church governed? Who's in charge? How are you organized?
We are an elder governed and staff led church. A group of godly seniors in the faith are responsible for the spiritual oversight, biblical interpretation, and prayerful support for our church. Our daily operations are led by skilled staff members who help us execute with excellence the five purposes of the church: worship, community, spiritual formation, ministry, and outreach.
11. How should I address the elders and ministerial staff?
Our staff and elders see themselves as brothers and sisters in God's family and are most comfortable being addressed on a first name basis.
MCC requires completion of MCC 101-Discovering Manchester Christian Church. Participants learn our church's purpose and vision, her basic beliefs, what is required of members and what can be expected of her leaders.
2. What are the steps I need to take? How do I go about becoming a member?
Simply indicate your interest in MCC 101 on the back of the ‘Connect Card” in the Sunday program. You will be contacted with information on the time and dates for the next MCC 101.
3. How can I get my questions and concerns answered?
MCC 101-Discovering Manchester Christian Church provides opportunities to ask questions and interact with other participants and instructors. If you have immediate concerns, call the church office.
4. What do you teach about baptism? Would I have to be baptized again in order to be a member?
The word, baptize literally means to immerse. In the Bible when someone accepted Jesus as leader and forgiver they were immersed in water to dramatically show their union with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Romans 6:3-4
No, you do not have to be baptized again. Anyone who has been immersed in water as an expression of their decision to follow Jesus can apply for membership at MCC.
5. What can I do to keep from being lost in the crowd?.
Visit the Information Center in the lobby or click here to view the latest ways to get connected.
6. Can non-members attend Spiritual Growth Workshops?
Absolutely! Relax and Enjoy!
7. Can I participate in the communion service even though I am not a member?
Yes, you are welcome to share in this commemoration of Jesus' death for us.
8. If I miss a Sunday, how can I hear the teaching message?
The current message and an archive of past messages are online at www.manchesterchristian.com. CDs are also available at the Information Center. A $4 donation is requested to cover the cost of each CD.
9. How does Manchester Christian Church relate to other churches and denominations?
We have friendships with churches of many denominations. We participate in conferences and mutual encouragement with various groups that recognize Jesus as God's son and the Bible as God's word.
10. How is your church governed? Who's in charge? How are you organized?
We are an elder governed and staff led church. A group of godly seniors in the faith are responsible for the spiritual oversight, biblical interpretation, and prayerful support for our church. Our daily operations are led by skilled staff members who help us execute with excellence the five purposes of the church: worship, community, spiritual formation, ministry, and outreach.
11. How should I address the elders and ministerial staff?
Our staff and elders see themselves as brothers and sisters in God's family and are most comfortable being addressed on a first name basis.
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