http://sojournchurch.com Sojourn is a church that equips followers of Christ to live gospel-centered missional lives Mon, 21 May 2012 13:41:56 +0000 en hourly 1 Sojourn is a church that equips followers of Christ to live gospel-centered missional lives Sojourn Community Church Sojourn Community Church sojourn@sojournchurch.com no http://sojournchurch.com/2009/07/13/watchcare-membership-policy/ http://sojournchurch.com/2009/07/13/watchcare-membership-policy/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:58:21 +0000 bgilles http://sojournchurch.com/?p=207337 Some of our evangelical Presbyterian (infant-baptized) brothers and sisters have found it difficult to find a gospel-preaching church that they can lock arms with.  While we remain unwavering in our commitment to believer’s baptism, as best we can, we want to make space for them – to provide spiritual accountability, fellowship, and a place to serve.  We’re calling this “watchcare membership.”  If accepted as a watchcare member, an infant-baptized Presbyterian may not vote in membership meetings or serve as an elder or deacon.

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