Full Membership
Membership is open to all Seychellois and expatriates working in Seychelles who have accepted our Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
Membership
Belong to the Living Rock family.
Living Rock membership is a commitment to one another: a willing pledge to guard, care, submit, support, and minister together for the building up of our church body.
After you have read everything carefully, you can either fill out the digital form, which is sent to us automatically, or download and print the paper form and bring it in. Once it is completed and submitted, someone from our Living Rock Fellowship team will contact you within three business days.
Types of membership
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership entitles a person to take part in the activities of the church, to serve on the Council of Elders and the Pastoral and Executive Committee, but not to vote.
Duties of membership
Full Membership
- Generally participate fully in the activities.
- Serve under the Pastoral and Executive Committee.
- Vote at church meetings.
- Qualified to be nominated to attend seminars or trainings, local and overseas.
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership entitles a person to take part in the activities of the church, to serve on the Council of Elders and the Pastoral and Executive Committee, but not to vote.
Condition of membership
A member of the church wishing to propose a candidate for admission must consult the Pastoral Council. After satisfactory proof has been given, the name of the candidate shall be submitted to the Council of Elders for a decision upon his/her admission.
Preparation for membership
- After a nomination has been made, a period of three months shall elapse during which the candidate will be instructed by the Officer of the Pastoral Council.
- Any member wishing to withdraw from membership shall give one month’s notice to any Officer of the Pastoral Council.
- A member shall endeavor to abide by the norms and principles of Christian morality as taught in the Holy Scriptures and as recommended by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
- Any member who, in the opinion of the members of the Pastoral Council, persistently disregards the objective and discipline of the church and the Scriptures will be suspended. For a period of 7 months that member will be purified by the Word of God according to Psalm 12:6, seven times. After this, the member will have time to remedy the situation. If not, the case will be presented to the Council of Elders for a final decision.
A member must live to the high standard of Christian principles according to the Holy Scriptures, such as:
- No corrupt words proceed out of your mouth (Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:8-9).
- No indulging in money gambling (Matthew 6:24-34).
- No excessive drinking of alcohol (1 Timothy 3:8).
- No consumption of illegal drugs or substances (1 Corinthians 3:16-17).
- No practice of sexual immorality, i.e. fornication, adultery, homosexuality or any other forms (1 Corinthians 5:1-13).
Apply for membership
Send us your details and someone from our team will contact you within three business days.
Questions about membership?
Talk to our pastors and leaders. We would love to help you take the next step.