Become a Member of FBCTV
At FBCTV we believe that being part of a church family is a vital part of God’s design for discipleship and spiritual growth (Hebrews 10:24-25). If you’re considering membership, we invite you to attend our New Members Class, designed to help you learn more about who we are, what we believe, and how you can get connected.
These classes cover key topics:
The Bible – Our foundation of truth and guidance.
Salvation – Understanding God’s grace and redemption.
The Church – Our mission, values, and community.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about membership, we’d love to connect with you.
Select from below to get started:
I want to join a New Member Class
I want to know about Becoming a Christian
I want to be Baptized
I want to submit a Prayer Request
I want to know about Becoming a Christian
Acknowledge Your Need for a Savior
The Bible teaches that everyone has sinned and falls short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). Sin separates us from God, and we can’t fix this separation by our own efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Believe in Jesus Christ
Jesus is God’s Son, who came to earth, lived a sinless life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead, conquering sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). Believing in Jesus means trusting that His sacrifice paid for your sins and that He alone can save you. (John 14:6)
Repent of Your Sins
Repentance means turning away from sin and choosing to follow God. It’s not about being perfect but about surrendering your life to God and allowing Him to transform you (Acts 3:19).
Confess Jesus as Lord
Romans 10:9 says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” This means accepting Jesus not only as your Savior but as the Lord of your life.
Pray and Ask Jesus into Your Life
There’s no official prayer, but you can sincerely pray something like this: “Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sins and invite You into my life. Be my Lord and Savior. Help me to follow You. Amen.”
Get Connected and Grow in Your Faith
- Read the Bible – The Bible is God’s Word and will help you grow in your new faith. Start with the Gospel of John.
- Pray Daily – Talk to God regularly. Prayer is simply a conversation with Him.
- Find a Bible-believing Church like FBCTV – Surround yourself with other Christians who can encourage and support you.
- Get Baptized – Baptism is an outward sign of your new faith (Acts 2:38).
- Share Your Faith – Tell others about Jesus and what He has done in your life.
I would like to talk with someone about becoming a Christian:
I want to be Baptized
Being baptized is a significant spiritual act in Christianity. It symbolizes a person’s faith, repentance, and commitment to following Jesus Christ. Baptism represents several key things:
Cleansing from Sin
Water baptism symbolizes being washed clean from sin and receiving new life in Christ (Acts 22:16)
Identification with Christ
Baptism represents Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. When a person is submerged in water and then raised up, it symbolizes dying to sin and being raised to new life in Christ (Romans 6:3-4).
Public Declaration of Faith
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation. It’s a way to publicly declare one’s faith and commitment to Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20).
Entering God’s Family
It signifies joining the body of Christ, the Church, and becoming part of the Christian community (Galatians 3:26-27).
Believer’s baptism is when a person decides to be baptized after reaching an age where they can understand and profess their faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism emphasizes your personal belief and commitment; it occurs after a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ has begun. Baptism is your public declaration that you are a Christ follower, symbolizing the cleansing of sins and your new life in Christ.
I would like to talk with someone about being Baptized:
Please take a minute to fill out this form. We will contact you this week.
Please take a minute to fill out this form. We will contact you this week.
I want to submit a Prayer Request
Please take a minute to fill out this form. We will contact you this week.
New Member Class
Discover who we are, what we believe, and how you can continue to mature in Christ. Since you are considering membership, know that you would join a loving family of believers partnering to “Love God, Love Others, and Reach our World for Christ.” You can attend a three-week class on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm at the Lindsay’s home to learn more about our church purpose and beliefs. During the classes, we will lay the foundation of what it means to connect and serve here at First Baptist of Tellico Village.
2nd Sunday of the month – Week 1 – The Bible
3rd Sunday of the month – Week 2 – Salvation
4th Sunday of the month – Week 3 – The Church & Connect and Serve
We have dinner at 5:00 at our home each week, followed by a time of teaching and discussion. We hope this will be a good time to have fellowship together. Please consider joining us to study, discuss, and pray together. Register below.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Kem + Carol Lindsay – klindsay@fbctv.org