How to Become a Member
Membership is open to all those who confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who have been baptized by immersion, who agree with the Church mission statement, and who are willing to be committed to its vision.
Dual membership is available for those who wish to become members of the Boroko Baptist Church while retaining membership in a church in another province or country.
Anyone wanting to apply to be a member should first approach the Church Secretary, who will arrange for an interview with the Senior Pastor and one or more representatives of the Church Board. The name of the applicant will then be printed in the Church Bulletin on two consecutive Sundays before a decision is made by the Board.
New members are then welcomed during one of the worship services.
The members roll is reviewed annually by the Church Board. It may remove the names of those who have moved permanently away from Port Moresby, or who have not attended worship for 12 months, and who have not responded positively to pastoral visitation and care.
In cases of differences between members or alleged wrong-doing, the procedures set out in Mathew 18:15-17 is followed by the pastoral staff and the Church Board. If the offense is serious, it may be brought to the church members at one of its meetings for a decision. The Church has power to admonish, suspend and expel any member, but only after those concerned have been given an opportunity to be heard, and by a 67% majority decision of members present.
Dual membership is available for those who wish to become members of the Boroko Baptist Church while retaining membership in a church in another province or country.
Anyone wanting to apply to be a member should first approach the Church Secretary, who will arrange for an interview with the Senior Pastor and one or more representatives of the Church Board. The name of the applicant will then be printed in the Church Bulletin on two consecutive Sundays before a decision is made by the Board.
New members are then welcomed during one of the worship services.
The members roll is reviewed annually by the Church Board. It may remove the names of those who have moved permanently away from Port Moresby, or who have not attended worship for 12 months, and who have not responded positively to pastoral visitation and care.
In cases of differences between members or alleged wrong-doing, the procedures set out in Mathew 18:15-17 is followed by the pastoral staff and the Church Board. If the offense is serious, it may be brought to the church members at one of its meetings for a decision. The Church has power to admonish, suspend and expel any member, but only after those concerned have been given an opportunity to be heard, and by a 67% majority decision of members present.