Here at South Mountain Community Church, we want you to know that the moment you walk through the doors, you belong here and can consider this place your church home, no title needed. Since we don’t have traditional membership, you won’t be able to “join” the church as a “member” – but we hope you become fully engaged in the life of the church. You can engage with us through being on a team, in a group, inviting others, and being a growing giver. Those who are fully engaged with us are considered our members.
If you're applying for a leadership position (including a leader, coach, mentor, or captain role), please contact us or take a look at the FAQs below.
We want to be a church people love to attend. In order to be that kind of church, we need the help of people who share our passion for leading people into becoming a fully devoted fully delighted follower of Jesus.
If you share that passion, you can fully engage in the life of the church by doing four things: Join a Group. Join a Team. Be a Growing Giver. Invite Others.
Growing spiritually doesn't happen when we know what Jesus says. It happens when we apply what he says. Application happens best within the context of community. To grow spiritually, you have to be connected relationally.
We believe it's vital that as we become fully engaged in church, we invest in unchurched people in our lives.
Thanks for your interest in supporting the ministries of SMCC. Your financial support enables us to create environments both locally and globally. For your convenience we provide several different ways for you to give.
So please see 'Engage With Us' above to find your next steps for getting plugged in.
Q: How do I become fully engaged here?
For more information on each of these, please see 'Engage With Us' above.
Q: Why don't you have traditional membership?
A: Traditionally, membership has been known to represent joining a church, calling it your church home, and/or taking the first step toward involvement and volunteering. Yet the word “membership” has also carried a lot of baggage and has become an unnecessary barrier to involvement for some of our attendees.
Since SMCC began, we’ve viewed membership differently – as more of a partnership and leadership position – and thus have had prerequisites to becoming a member.
Over the years, this has caused some misunderstandings and feelings of exclusivity, which conflicts with our desire to be a church where anyone can get involved and grow.
We’re glad you’re here! Please let us know how we can help you take some next steps.
Q: What if I need a membership confirmation letter for a reference?
A: We are able to provide a confirmation letter based on your involvement. Please contact us for more details.
Q: What about the people who were members?
A: Anyone who became a member before January 1, 2018, will remain in our database as such. Moving forward, if you are fully engaged with us, please consider yourself a member.