What's the purpose of membership? 

Church Structure Overview

  • The membership approves the budget, elects board members, approves the hiring of the Senior Pastor, approves changes to the bylaws, and votes on other major decisions, such as property sales.

  • With board concurrence, the pastor, treasurer, and ministry leaders build the budget each year for congregational approval.

  • On behalf of the congregation, the board holds the pastor accountable to the budget and the plan it supports.

  • The Senior Pastor hires and manages staff within the constraints of the budget. Changes to pastoral staff are done with the board's advice and consent.

  • The budget, monthly financial reports, and board minutes are available to members from the church office.
     
  • Conflicts and concerns with members, pastors, or board members are handled as outlined in Matthew 18.

  • If the focus ever becomes these rules rather than the mission of the gospel, we're doing something wrong.

The Membership Covenant


As a member of this church, I accept the Bible as the Word of God which reveals the way of salvation and the guide for faith and Christian living. I confess to a personal experience of God’s saving grace in my life, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I intend to reject sin and to live a holy life, devoted to the example and teachings of Christ. I promise to accept Biblical instruction and to contribute to a loving and united church family through my regular attendance. With the time, finances, and spiritual gifts that God has given to me, I commit to supporting the ministries of this church as it spreads the Kingdom of God in Winchester and beyond.

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How Our Organization Works

C3 Bylaws

Membership Informational Videos

These videos will teach you almost everything you need to know about being a member of Canvas Community Church.
However, they were recorded for our first Membership Class in 2023, so some things may be out of date.
1. WHY MEMBERSHIP?
2. ORIENTATION
3. LEADERSHIP
4. KIDS' MINISTRY*
5. YOUTH MINISTRY*
6. MISSION, VISION, PRACTICES
7. DENOMINATION HISTORY
8. DENOMINATIONAL THEMES 1
9. DENOMINATIONAL THEMES 2
10. SMALL GROUPS
11. COMMUNICATIONS
*Kids and Youth videos are optional for those without children actively involved in those ministries. 

Membership Sermon Series

The videos below are from an archived sermon series we did in connection with our original membership process in 2023.
You may find them helpful as you pursue membership at C3.