Commitment FormIn recent months, BCF has periodically offered a 4-week commitment class to better explain what it means to be a committed member of our church fellowship. This class offers the elders an exciting opportunity to help shepherd new attendees into the life of the church. As part of the class, each participant is asked to complete an information form about their spiritual journey. The elders would like everyone who considers BCF their home to also complete the information form, even though you may not feel it necessary to attend the class. The information will help the elders in their shepherding responsibilities, and it may help you better understand what commitment to BCF entails. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Krouscas at jkrouscas@bcf-church.org.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAddressAddress Line 1City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStatePhoneEmail *Spouse's NamePlease list any children who live in your household. Child's Name and Age:Child's Name and Age:Child's Name and Age: Child's Name and Age:Child's Name and Age:1. The following factor(s) encouraged me to start attending Blacksburg Christian Fellowship Please select :A friend/relative invited meA neighbor invited meA co-worker invited meThe church is close to my homeWebsiteOther2. What was your previous religious affiliation before coming to Blacksburg Christian Fellowship? Please select:NoneCatholicProtestantJewishMuslimHinduOtherIf Protestant, please specify denomination. If other, please specify:3. How long have you attended Blacksburg Christian Fellowship?4. What worship and fellowship opportunities do you regularly attend?Sunday Morning ServiceCommunity GroupMen’s Bible StudyAbound Women’s Bible StudyCollege ClassAdult ClassesInternational Christian FellowshipInternational Women’s Connection5. The major reasons you attend Blacksburg Christian Fellowship are:6. In your own words, why does a person need to be made right with God and how can this happen (i.e., what is the Gospel) ? this in that 7. Briefly describe how and when you came to faith in Christ (i.e., how you were converted):8. Have you seen changes in your life, behavior, or lifestyle since you professed faith? Briefly describe the changes.9. Do you have a plan to grow in your relationship with Christ? (prayer, Bible reading, involvement in church, etc.) If yes, what does your plan look like? If no, would you like direction and materials to develop a plan?10. How have you shared your personal faith in Christ with others?11. Are you currently a member at another church?YesNoIf yes, what church?If yes, please give your reason(s) for leaving that church:12. If you are not currently a member of another church, where have you attended in the past?Please give your reason(s) for leaving:13. Why do you wish to commit to Blacksburg Christian Fellowship?14. Have you been baptized since coming to faith in Jesus Christ?YesNoIf yes, when and where?If no, are you willing to follow the command of Jesus to be baptized?YesNoI'm not sure, I would like to speak with someone about baptism.15. If you are married, is your spouse aware and supportive of your desire to commit to Blacksburg Christian Fellowship?YesNo16. Meaningful involvement is a mark of a believer’s commitment to a church family. Are you involved in a Community Group, Bible study, or place of service at BCF?YesNoIf yes, please specify where:If you aren’t currently involved in one, how may we help you find a place for involvement and participation?17. Which spiritual gifts or natural talents do you believe you possess that would serve the church?I acknowledge that I have read the Statement of Faith at Blacksburg Christian Fellowship and that I agree with it. *YesNoStatement of Faith I understand that by committing to Blacksburg Christian Fellowship, I agree to submit myself to the leadership and spiritual authority to the elders of BCF. I further understand and agree that should my beliefs, behavior, or lifestyle become contrary to biblical teaching or requirements of the BCF Statement of Faith, I consent to the discipline of Blacksburg Christian Fellowship leadership in accordance with biblical teaching and will hold Blacksburg Christian Fellowship and its leadership free from any liability in their exercise of discipline toward me. (Select one) *YesNo OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU: As pastor-elders, we commit to “shepherd the flock of God” by exercising oversight with joy and eagerness (I Peter 5:2-3). Our purpose is to equip you for the work of ministry and in love to build up the church to full maturity in the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 4:12-14). We commit to these ends through teaching, admonishing, encouraging, counseling, serving, and supporting you, while faithfully praying for you. YOUR COMMITMENT: It is my intent to make Blacksburg Christian Fellowship my church home. I will support this church community with my prayers, attendance, and finances, as the Lord enables me. I will seek to be accountable to my brothers and sisters in Christ and to use my gifts and talents to encourage others. I agree with the BCF Statement of Faith and Core Values. Please type or write your signature here *Date *Submit
