What is church membership and how is it defined? Most would say to be a member, you need to be baptized and this is true. But what does it mean to be a baptized member in good standing? This teaching looks at the seven criteria that are plainly stated in our baptismal covenant. This simple and concise overview of church membership will help people understand what it means to be baptized and a member of the local church. It will definitely raise the bar and reality of membership to a place our Lord intended.