Joining Fairhaven Baptist Church

We are unshamedly an old-fashioned, independent, fundamental, Baptist church who loves to see souls saved and saints encouraged. If you are of like mind and are looking to serve the Lord, we invite you to join Fairhaven Baptist Church! There are two ways to become a member of Fairhaven...

Join by Letter

If you are a member of another Bible-believing church of like faith you are welcome to join by letter. Joining by letter involves coming forward during the altar call and expressing your desire to join by letter. An altar worker will take your information and we will request a letter from your former church. Upon reciept of the letter, the church will vote upon accepting you as a member.

Join by Statement

If you have been saved and baptized in a church of like faith we invite you to join by statement. Joining by this method involves coming forward during the altar call and expressing to an altar worker the desire to join the church. Upon reciept of the statement, the church will vote upon accepting you as a member.

The Membership Process

• Come during the altar call and join by either letter or statement.
• At this time you are free to get involved in the ministries of the church.
• At the quarterly meeting of the deacon board, the deacons will vote on recommending you to the church.
• The church at their quarterly business meeting will be presented with your name and will vote on your membership.
• Upon being accepted by the church, you will recieve a letter of acceptance and a copy of the church constitution.