N.D.O. (North Davis Orientation)

Quick Overview of N.D.O. (North Davis Orientation)

North Davis Orientation is held  several times during the course of the year on Sunday morning at 9am to introduce you to the North Davis Church and discover what membership is all about.  NDO...

  • Gives an overview of the vision, goals, and direction of the North Davis Church.
  • Allows you to meet staff and leadership.
  • Offers an opportunity to connect with others.
  • Helps you find a Bible class and small group through which to connect.
  • Introduces ministry opportunities and how you can serve others.
  • Puts you with a mentor who will assist you in getting connected

NDO helps you get answers to all those little questions like...

  • What opportunities are available for my children?
  • How can I get involved?
  • Do you have a Vacation Bible School?
  • How can I connect with other people my age?
  • How can I get people praying for my family?

 What About Membership?

“How does someone ‘Place Membership?’”

You can attend our North Davis Orientation (NDO) –or- You can mark the card in the pew and put it in the collection plate, hand it to a church leader or drop if off at the welcome center…or you can call the church office (817-277-6347) or let one of our leaders know.

“Once I’ve let someone know, now what?”

You will be contacted by one of our ministers or elders.  They will invite you to our next North Davis Orientation (an informative seminar on membership at North Davis).

“Do I have to attend Orientation to become a member?”

No, if there isn’t an orientation scheduled soon, our leadership will meet with you for an orientation.

 “Why not just check a card or have someone come down front?”

We believe that identifying with a church family is important.  An orientation allows everyone to ask questions, find out what the church is all about, what a church expects of its members, and what a member can expect from North Davis.  Placing membership is a process, not an event.  This process starts in a relationship.

Why place membership?

1.  Membership says, “I belong here.” God says believers belong together (Heb. 10:23–25).   You sense that God wants you here with the people of North Davis at this time in your Christian life, and you want to make a public declaration that you are committed to God’s work through this church.

 

2.  Membership says, “We share the same ministry goals.” God says believers are to be committed to one another for the sake of spiritual impact (Eph. 4:16). You believe Jesus has a work to do here and around the world, and you’re willing to join with others to see that it gets done.

 

3.  Membership says, “I accept responsibility for a group of fellow believers in the family of God.” That’s God’s plan as well (Gal. 6:1–2, 10). You want to be part of a caring network of people, sharing one another’s joys and sorrows, and helping one another grow through worship, Bible study, and fellowship.

 

4.  Membership says, “I am accountable to mature brothers and sisters in Christ for my walk with God.” God warns against spiritual autonomy (Heb. 13:17; Matt. 18:15–20). You don’t want to go it alone standing for Jesus Christ; you want to receive the guidance, equipping, and assistance necessary to remain on target.

 

5.  Membership says, “I accept responsibility for how things are done here.”  The Bible says that Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her.  Identifying with a church places us in a position of responsibility and identifies us with Christ’s relationship with the church.  Every member helps shape our church’s direction and ministry goals. (Eph. 5.25; 1 Cor. 12:20–27).

 

6.  Membership allows our shepherds to care for you.  God has given our elders the biblical responsibility of “overseeing the flock.”  Identifying with North Davis as members allows our elders to include you in one of their care groups.  You will be put in our church data-base so we can contact you with important information such as prayer lists, seminars, etc.   (Acts 20.28; I Peter 5.1-4)