This is where the CORE Classes are more in-depth within Warren's book. This is where people go from talking about this church and start talking like they own it, "This is our church." Many people are associated with a denomination and are a member of a certain church, but they will go from church to church and still hold that membership. In order to get new members, you have to assimilate them to the ways of the church. Each side has their own questions as to what they want from the other side. The ultimate question will be "Do you fit?" If you don't, then it's not the church for you. Don't be discouraged because every church is different with its dynamic. Most times when people do go for membership, they know they fit. Most have requirements that you have to be at the church for a certain length of time before you can even take the CORE classes. The value of membership has to be communicated because members have rights in the congregation when business meetings come around, but the membership value is very strong. A class on membership usually is required in most churches I've been at which is a smart idea to filter out who has the desire and who doesn't. God created covenants with his people, and Warren suggests a membership covenant so that membership standards are upheld. Holding a Membership Sunday is what many churches do in order to recognize new members both old and young alike.
Opportunities to get acquainted with others should be created whether it is cups of coffee or small groups and keeping the lines of communication open just is better for community.
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