Become a Part of the Family
BECOME A MEMBER OF NOONDAY
Why Become a Member of Noonday Baptist Association?
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As a member of the Association each church will be able to send messengers to the Annual Business Meeting.
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Each church may have a voice in the activities and mission of the Association through participation in quarterly Executive Committee Meetings.
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Active member churches receive for a 10% discount on design, print, and marketing services from Noonday Print & Promotions.
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Active member churches have the opportunity to become a Storehouse Ministry food pantry.
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Active member churches receive access to free training and coaching opportunities throughout the year.
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Active member churches receive reduced rates for certain conferences and training opportunities.
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Active member churches receive access to free training and coaching opportunities throughout the year.
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Active member churches receive consultation, coaching, and care from the Associational staff.
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Active member churches are invited to serve in mission opportunities both local, national, and international as organized under the authority of the Association.
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Active member churches receive access to resources, including free bible study rentals, use of the workroom, discounted event rentals, and video studio usage.
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Noonday awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to Noonday church members. Active member churches receive the opportunity to apply for the Noonday scholarship.
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Active member churches receive free use of meeting rooms at the association, with a reservation.
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Active member churches are eligible for a 10% discount on Tithely, giving and church CMS.
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Active member churches receive one free basic demographics study.
Expectations of Noonday Member Churches
- Active Churches of the Association will participate in and cooperate with the Association through communication, serving, financial support, and through the sending of messengers to the annual business meeting.
- Churches are expected to keep the Association updated through its annual profile.
- Churches are expected to keep the Association updated on staff changes, prayer needs, and gospel stories.
- The senior pastor (or his appointed representative) of cooperating, active churches of the Association and one layperson shall serve on the Executive Committee of the Association.
- Each church is expected to send its full contingent of messengers to the Annual Business Meeting. Each church is allowed two messengers and one additional messenger for each $1000 contributed to the general fund of the Association, not to exceed 25 messengers from any church.
- Churches should not knowingly take any action to affirm, approve, or endorse any activity or belief considered to be illegal, immoral, false teaching, or action that would bring dishonor to the local church or Association. Illegal is defined by local, state, or federal statute unless the statute is in violation of scripture. Immoral is defined in scripture in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
How Does My Church Become a Member of the Association?
If your church:
- is in agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message
- is in agreement with the mission, vision, and values of Noonday Association
- desires to work in cooperation with the Association
Then, you are eligible to apply for membership. You can complete the online application HERE.
How the Membership Process Works:
1. Complete the online application.
2. A staff member will review and submit to the Engagement Team, who will review, determine qualifications, and communicate next steps.
3. The Engagement Team recommends approval to the Administration Team at its next quarterly meeting.