Membership Process
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lombard, IL
Membership defined—a church member is one who believes in the triune God, has been baptized and instructed in the faith (LCMS), wants more of God, and engages actively in congregational life.
Active Membership includes regular worship with Holy Communion, study of the Word, participation in the community life of the church, sharing of talents and financial giving, and willingness to be held accountable for Christian life/doctrine.
What we have learned—Generally, it takes approximately 6-8 months for people to demonstrate commitment to active membership. This reduces ‘back-door’ losses.
EXPECTATIONS:
If transferring from another LCMS church:
If no Lutheran background or non-LCMS background:
Mentoring (occurs either during or after new member class)—an existing member/couple initiates a friendship through which they offer fellowship, answers to questions, and information for the prospective member.
School Tuition--member tuition rate will take effect after the above process is completed and membership is established.
CHURCH NEW MEMBER CLASS . . . begins Sundays September 20th from 9:15a – 10:15a (School Art Room upper level) for around 6 weeks. RSVP by Sept. 8th by clicking: 2026NMCLASS or contact the Church Office ([email protected]). For those who have children age 3 (potty trained) and older we offer our Sunday School. Register your children using link: 2026-27SSREG. We follow and teach the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod beliefs link to FAQ’s & beliefs: LCMS-BELIEFS. Also, please remember when you do worship with us, please fill out an attendance card and mark "visitor". Pastors do look at faithful church attendance prior to being received as a member.
Membership Process
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lombard, IL
Membership defined—a church member is one who believes in the triune God, has been baptized and instructed in the faith (LCMS), wants more of God, and engages actively in congregational life.
Active Membership includes regular worship with Holy Communion, study of the Word, participation in the community life of the church, sharing of talents and financial giving, and willingness to be held accountable for Christian life/doctrine.
What we have learned—Generally, it takes approximately 6-8 months for people to demonstrate commitment to active membership. This reduces ‘back-door’ losses.
EXPECTATIONS:
If transferring from another LCMS church:
- Attend in-person worship regularly for 3-4 months (fill out attendance card each time)
- Connect with a growth group
- Receive a St. John’s mentor
- Request a transfer from your current congregation
- Meet with one of our pastors (contact church office)
- Complete membership application
If no Lutheran background or non-LCMS background:
- Attend in-person worship regularly for 3-4 months (fill out attendance card each time)
- Attend membership class (approximately 8 weeks)
- Connect with a growth group
- Receive a St. John’s mentor
- Meet with one of our pastors (contact church office)
- Complete membership application
Mentoring (occurs either during or after new member class)—an existing member/couple initiates a friendship through which they offer fellowship, answers to questions, and information for the prospective member.
School Tuition--member tuition rate will take effect after the above process is completed and membership is established.
CHURCH NEW MEMBER CLASS . . . begins Sundays September 20th from 9:15a – 10:15a (School Art Room upper level) for around 6 weeks. RSVP by Sept. 8th by clicking: 2026NMCLASS or contact the Church Office ([email protected]). For those who have children age 3 (potty trained) and older we offer our Sunday School. Register your children using link: 2026-27SSREG. We follow and teach the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod beliefs link to FAQ’s & beliefs: LCMS-BELIEFS. Also, please remember when you do worship with us, please fill out an attendance card and mark "visitor". Pastors do look at faithful church attendance prior to being received as a member.