How to Join

Central United Methodist Church is a body of believers united by our desire to follow Jesus Christ and committed to fulfilling the purposes set forth in our Mission Statement. If you desire to join with us and want to be supportive of the beliefs, fellowship, and mission of Central, we warmly invite you to explore becoming a member of the Central Family. 

Steps to Becoming a Central Member

Step 1: Indicate on the Friendship Pad during one of the worship services that you "Wish to Join Central" or contact Lora Hayes, Director of Hospitality Ministries, at or by telephone at 442-1812.

Step 2: Register to attend Central's Discovery Class which meets approximately every six weeks. This class, led by Central's pastors, covers church history, distinctive United Methodist beliefs, Central's Mission and Vision, steps to salvation, membership vows and expectations for membership. A light meal is served and childcare is provided.

Step 3: Visit with one of Central's pastors to review the United Methodist vows and ask/answer any questions that you have. If you have not received Christian baptism, you may be scheduled to do so.

Step 4: Contact Lora Hayes at or by telephone at 442-1812 and schedule a Sunday to be recognized during a service of worship celebration and be received and confirmed as a new member of Central.

Membership Vows

In order to become a member of The United Methodist Church, one is required to affirmatively answer the following:

1. Do you here, in the presence of God, and of this congregation, renew the solemn promise and vow that you made, or that was made in your name, at your Baptism?
2. Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and pledge your allegiance to his kingdom?
3. Do you receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments?
4. Do you promise according to the grace given you to live a Christian life and always remain a faithful member of Christ's holy church?
5. Will you be loyal to The United Methodist Church, and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?

For more information about Baptism, please click here.