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Membership

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Join The Mission.
Grow In Community.
Live The Gospel.

Looking for a church where you can grow in your faith, serve with purpose, and belong to a biblical community? Whether you're in Morgan Hill or San Jose, West Hills Community Church invites you to take the next step by becoming a member.

Becoming a member means you're not just attending — you're engaging, contributing, and committing to the mission of the local church.

Why Church Membership Matters

Church membership is more than a formality — it's a biblical commitment to live in accountable, Spirit-led fellowship with others. At West Hills, membership is about:

  • Growing together in biblical truth

  • Serving through your God-given gifts

  • Supporting gospel ministry through generosity

  • Submitting to spiritual leadership in love and humility

  • Encouraging one another in faith and everyday life

Joining a church body is a declaration: “I’m all in.”

The Membership Process

Here’s how you become a member at West Hills Community Church:

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Faith In
Jesus

You must be a follower of Jesus Christ, believe that He died for your sins, and trust Him as the Savior of your life.

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Baptism by Immersion

Baptism is a step of obedience for every believer. If you haven't yet been baptized, we'll help you take that step.

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Attend a
class

Offered several times a year at each campus, this class gives you a full picture of our doctrine, leadership, values, and how we live out the gospel as a church.

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Meet with a Pastor or Elder

Share your story of faith, ask questions, and review the membership covenant together.

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Public
Welcome

After completing the process, you’ll be welcomed as a new member during a Sunday service.

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What You’ll Learn In Membership Class

  • Our mission, values, and theology

  • The biblical basis for church membership

  • How to get involved in ministries and groups

  • What we believe about spiritual gifts and service

  • The structure of our leadership and accountability

This is the perfect step if you're looking for a non-denominational church in Morgan Hill or San Jose and want to know where we stand and how we live out the gospel.

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Common Questions About Membership

  • Yes. We practice believer’s baptism by immersion. If you haven’t been baptized after placing your faith in Christ, we’ll guide you through it.

  • If you’ve already been baptized as a believer, we’ll honor that. We invite you to join us through the class and covenant process.

  • No. Membership classes are free and open to all who desire to join.

  • You’ll meet privately with a pastor or elder to share your testimony. During the public welcome, you won’t be required to speak.

  • From class to welcome, the process usually takes a few weeks.

    • Biblical, expository teaching every week

    • Authentic relationships through groups and community

    • Gospel-centered mission both locally and globally

    • Ministry for every life stage and cultural background

    • Campuses in Morgan Hill and San Jose with unique community rhythms

Ready to Take The NExt Step?

If you’re ready to become a member of a gospel-centered, Bible-believing, Spirit-led church, we’d love to walk with you,