# What is church membership and is it biblical?

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Podcast: [Richland Hills Baptist Church](https://stenobird.com/podcast/richland-hills-baptist-church-6583168)
Published: 2026-01-12T16:37:08+00:00
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## Resource

In the opening sermon of the series Questions About Church Membership , Pastor Donald addresses two essential questions: What is church membership, and is it biblical? This message lays the groundwork for understanding why meaningful membership in a local church is vital to the Christian life.

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