Blackhawk

Family

Membership Packet

“We proclaim Christ and strive to present every person complete in Him”

Colossians 1:28

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION SHEET

We are so encouraged by your desire to unite with this family in following Christ, and the desire to give yourself to

perhaps the single greatest endeavor of all – participating in the local church! This sheet will walk you through the step-

by-step process and if you have questions as you read this, please contact the church office and we will be glad to

answer them.

STEPS IN THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

1. Complete and return the Membership Questionnaire.

The Membership Questionnaire will help us get to know you better. Included in that questionnaire is an Interest Survey

listing many types of service opportunities. Simply indicate which areas you have an interest and/or experience. This will

provide a starting point for determining together where you would enjoy serving at Blackhawk.

2. Meeting with a small team of Elders.

The Membership Coordinator will contact you to schedule a time for you to meet with a small team of Elders. This time

is usually short and informal and affords a great opportunity for you to share, and for us to hear, the story of your

journey to faith in Christ, your interest in Blackhawk, and to answer any questions you might have in regarding your faith

in general.

3. Baptism

At Blackhawk, we hold baptism by immersion as requisite for membership. If you have not followed the Lord in baptism,

then we would invite you to do so before acceptance into membership. Our Coordinator will contact you to schedule

you for baptism class and baptism.

At times prospective members have questions about their status relative to our beliefs on baptism. If you have questions

or concerns regarding this, we welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please contact the church office, and

one of our Pastors will be glad to follow-up.

4. Board Recommendation and Congregation Vote of Affirmation

Following your time with the Elders and confirmation of your baptism, the Elder Board will recommend your

membership for a congregational vote of affirmation. This vote is conducted during one of our services of the church.

The Membership Coordinator will notify you when that is scheduled and we would encourage you to be present when

this vote is taken.

5. Notification of Former Church

If you were previously a member of another church, we will notify that church that you have now become a member of

Blackhawk Ministries.

If you have any questions regarding this information or the process, please do not hesitate to contact The Membership

Coordinator at 493-7400 extension 0.

Why we exist

“We proclaim Christ and strive to present every person complete in Him.”

Guiding principles that connect beliefs to actions!

Based on the truth given to us in God's Word we are compelled to live by these core values:

1. All people matter to God, and therefore, matter to each believer. (Luke 15)

2. The pursuit of full devotion to Christ will lead every believer to become a disciple-maker. (II Timothy

2:2)

3. God has called the church to initiate and cultivate life-changing relationships, but salvation is an act

of God. (I Corinthians 3:6-9)

4. Loving relationships are to permeate all of church life and be evident in the life of each believer.

(John 13:34-35; II Corinthians 2:14-15)

5. Life change happens best in settings that promote honesty, intimacy, and accountability.

(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Proverbs 27:17; I Peter 1:22)

6. The church flourishes when people equipped by the Word of God, and led by the Spirit of God,

serve in the right places for the right reasons. (Romans 12:3-8)

7. The anointed teaching of God's Word is vital for life transformation. (Acts 2:42,47)

8. Obedience to God expresses our genuine worship and love for Him.(Rom.12:1-2;John 14:15)

9. The holiness of God compels us to worship Him passionately in spirit and in truth. (Revelations 4:8-

11)

10. The Church is to be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure. (I Corinthians 9:22-23)

11. A commitment to excellence honors God and inspires people. (Colossians 3:23-24)

12. Fully devoted hearts will selflessly seek to serve and meet the needs of those in their world.

(Matthew 25:40,45)

13. Devotion to prayer is foundational to each believer's growing relationship with God.

(Psalm 5:1-3, Philippians 4:6-7)

Statement of Faith

1. We believe that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God; that it was inspired and inerrant in

its original form; that it is to be trusted; that it is to be believed literally and obeyed fully.

2. We believe in one God who exists in three eternal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy

Spirit.

3. We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal God who entered humanity through the virgin birth

and lived a sinless life.

4. We believe that Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world and His blood is the only atonement

for sin.

5. We believe that all people are sinners and separated from God; that there is a literal heaven

and a literal hell and that salvation from sin and hell and entrance into heaven is through faith

alone in Jesus Christ.

6. We believe that faith in Christ results in repentance, conversion, regeneration and an

endeavor to live a life of obedience to Christ.

7. We believe that when an individual accepts Christ, he or she is immediately indwelt, sealed,

baptized, and endowed with spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit of God. We recognize that the

revelatory and sign gifts were for the apostolic age, but that God does work supernaturally in

answer to prayer.

8. We believe that the church is the body of Christ, charged with the responsibility to provide

spiritual direction, worship and fellowship for believers to regularly observe immersion

baptism and communion are the church’s two ordinances.

9. We believe that Jesus is coming again to receive His church, believers both dead and living.

Following this rapture is a seven year period of God’s wrath, called the Great Tribulation. The

tribulation will be ended by the coming of Christ with His church to reign over 1,000 years on

earth.

10. We believe that a believer is held secure eternally by the power of God. However, the

believer’s life will be judged by the Lord Jesus at the judgment seat of Christ, resulting in

reward or loss of reward, but not loss of salvation.

If you have questions or would like to receive a copy of our complete Church DNA document,

please contact the Church offices at 260-493-7400. You can also visit our website:

www.blackhawkministries.org

Statement of Faith

BLACKHAWK MINISTRIES

MMEEMMBBEERRSSHHIIPP QQUUEESSTTIIOONNNNAAIIRREE

Date: ________________

Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________(Home) ______________________________(Cell)

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________

Date of birth: _______(month) _______(day) _______(year)

Marital Status: _______Single _______Married

Would you say with certainty or hesitation that you have fully surrendered your heart and life to Jesus Christ?

(Confessing with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.

Romans 10:9)

Certainty Hesitation

Was there a specific time when that happened? ___________ Please share briefly the steps and/or stages in

your journey that have prompted you to surrender to and follow Christ. (your testimony)

If more room is needed, feel free to use the back of this sheet

Have you been baptized by immersion since you were saved? Circle one: Yes No

Please give a brief statement detailing when, where and how you were baptized.

If you were not baptized by immersion, are you willing to be? Circle one: Yes No

How long have you been attending Blackhawk?

What brought you to Blackhawk?

Why are you seeking membership?

Have you read our church Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith? Circle one: Yes No

Are you in agreement with these documents? Circle one: Yes No

If you have questions or would like to receive a copy of our complete Church DNA document, please contact

the Church offices at 260-493-7400. You can also visit our website: www.blackhawkministries.org

If you have any reservations about areas of doctrine or church leadership, please explain here.

Are you presently a member of another church?

Name of Church _______________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

In what area of ministry are you currently serving? (If applicable)

In what area of ministry would you most like to serve?

Your family:

NAME BIRTH DATE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT/SCHOOL

Spouse ______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

Children ______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

______________________ _______________ _____________________________________

Community Group, Small Group and/or Sunday School Grade involved with:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

If not involved, are you interested in a small group and/or a Community Group? _______________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Return completed questionnaire to: Cami Wharton, Membership Coordinator

Blackhawk Ministries

7400 East State Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46815

260.493.7400 ext. 0 Via: Mail, Guest Center or North Campus Reception Area

IINNTTEERREESSTT SSUURRVVEEYY

Date: ________________

NAME ______________________________________________ PHONE(S) _________________________________________

EMAIL _________________________________________________________________________________________________

We believe that fulfillment in church membership comes with regular involvement in service. We are convinced that every believer has

a gift that should be exercised in the local church. Please complete this form, marking areas of interest and/or experience.

Please place an asterisk (*) by the two which interest you the most at this time.

ADULT MINISTRIES MEN’S MINISTRY STUDENT MINISTRIES

_____ Deaconess _____ Other ______________________ _____ High School

_____ Elder _____ Prayer Ministry _____ Middle School

_____ Senior Ministry _____ Table Leader

_____ Small Group Leader _____ Video Editing TECHNICAL

_____ Teaching _____ Lighting

MAINTENANCE _____ PowerPoint

BUSINESS _____ Landscaping/Grounds _____ Sound

_____ Financial Counseling _____ Other ______________________ _____ Stage Crew

_____ Mailings _____ Painting _____ TV Camera

_____ Pew Rack Clean Up

CARE MINISTRY WELCOME

_____ Funeral Meal MISSIONS _____ Greeter

_____ Housecleaning _____ Correspondence _____ Information Desk

_____ Lay Counselor _____ Displays _____ Juice & Coffee

_____ Meals _____ Hospitality (lodging, meals) _____ Special Events (funeral, seminar)

_____ Prayer _____ Missions Committee Member _____ Van Driver

_____ Special Events _____ Missionary Representative

_____ Visitation WOMEN’S MINISTRY

MUSIC/DRAMA _____ Bible Study Leader

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES _____ Actor(ess) _____ Childcare

_____ Kidz Church Leader _____ Carpentry/Construction (seasonal) _____ Mentor

_____ Music/Drama _____ Choir _____ MOPS Ministry

_____ Nursery _____ Costuming _____ Newsletter Staff

_____ Sunday Morning Volunteer Coach _____ Data Entry (clerical) _____ Prayer

_____ Sunday School Helper _____ Instrumentalist _____ Special Events

_____ Toddler _____ Narrator

_____ 3 years - Kindergarten _____ Praise Band

_____ 1st through 5th Grade _____ Prop Coordinator

_____ Sunday School Teacher _____ Script Writer

_____ Toddler _____ Set Design

_____ 3 years - Kindergarten _____ Stage Crew

_____ 1st through 5th Grade

Experience/Comments: