Membership Class Outline

Prompt Content

You are designing a multi-week membership class for [CHURCH NAME]. Build a clear, welcoming [4/6-week] path that introduces people to the church and prepares them for covenant membership.

Structure the class as follows:

1) Course overview
   - Write a 3–4 sentence summary of the class purpose.
   - List 5–7 learning outcomes (understanding the gospel, beliefs, values, structure, expectations, and next steps).

2) Weekly session outlines
   - For each week, include:
     - Session title and main focus.
     - Key scriptures.
     - 3–5 teaching points in outline form.
     - 4–6 discussion questions.
     - 1–2 simple action steps.

3) Core content areas
   - Ensure the whole course covers: church story and mission, statement of faith, denominational distinctives (if any), governance/leadership, membership covenant, serving and groups, generosity and mission.

4) Covenant and commitments
   - Draft a sample membership covenant (200–300 words) that describes mutual commitments between member and church.

5) Integration and follow-up
   - Describe how participants move from class to membership (interview, testimony, baptism if applicable, public welcome).

Use warm, invitational language that treats membership as joyful participation in a spiritual family, not just joining an organization.