
The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, September 21, 2024. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and light refreshments with our pastors and deacons. Three Sunday sessions will follow at 9:30 am on September 22, 29 and October 6. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Terri at 517 3222000, or go register on the form below.
Church Membership
Church membership is about belonging to one another and becoming like Jesus. It is the way for individual Christians to make their formal commitment to the South Church family. In becoming a church member, individuals express their submission to the leadership of the church in accordance with the teaching of Scripture and the doctrinal statement of South Church.
Requirements for South Church Membership:
- Personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Committed to corporate worship and personal devotion to Christ and His Word.
- Baptism as a believer—at South Church we practice believer’s baptism by immersion. According to the command of Jesus himself and consistent with New Testament teaching, those who have consciously turned from their sin and put their personal faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized as an outward sign of their commitment to Him as Savior and Lord.
- Membership Course—attend The Membership Course that is normally offered three times during the year.
Please RSVP using the form below one week prior.

Baptism Classes are coming up for those who are interested in being baptized at our next baptismal service on October 27th. Attend both September 21st and 29th classes, 9:30 am-10:30 am in room 202.
Ways to register: Call Terri in the church office at (517) 322-2000, turn in a connection card or let us know you plan to attend the baptism preparation courses with the form below.

The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, September 21, 2024. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and light refreshments with our pastors and deacons. Three Sunday sessions will follow at 9:30 am on September 22, 29 and October 6. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Terri at 517 3222000, or go register on the form below.
Church Membership
Church membership is about belonging to one another and becoming like Jesus. It is the way for individual Christians to make their formal commitment to the South Church family. In becoming a church member, individuals express their submission to the leadership of the church in accordance with the teaching of Scripture and the doctrinal statement of South Church.
Requirements for South Church Membership:
- Personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Committed to corporate worship and personal devotion to Christ and His Word.
- Baptism as a believer—at South Church we practice believer’s baptism by immersion. According to the command of Jesus himself and consistent with New Testament teaching, those who have consciously turned from their sin and put their personal faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized as an outward sign of their commitment to Him as Savior and Lord.
- Membership Course—attend The Membership Course that is normally offered three times during the year.
Please RSVP using the form below one week prior.

Baptism Classes are coming up for those who are interested in being baptized at our next baptismal service on October 27th. Attend both September 21st and 29th classes, 9:30 am-10:30 am in room 202.
Ways to register: Call Terri in the church office at (517) 322-2000, turn in a connection card or let us know you plan to attend the baptism preparation courses with the form below.

The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, September 21, 2024. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and light refreshments with our pastors and deacons. Three Sunday sessions will follow at 9:30 am on September 22, 29 and October 6. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Terri at 517 3222000, or go register on the form below.
Church Membership
Church membership is about belonging to one another and becoming like Jesus. It is the way for individual Christians to make their formal commitment to the South Church family. In becoming a church member, individuals express their submission to the leadership of the church in accordance with the teaching of Scripture and the doctrinal statement of South Church.
Requirements for South Church Membership:
- Personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Committed to corporate worship and personal devotion to Christ and His Word.
- Baptism as a believer—at South Church we practice believer’s baptism by immersion. According to the command of Jesus himself and consistent with New Testament teaching, those who have consciously turned from their sin and put their personal faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized as an outward sign of their commitment to Him as Savior and Lord.
- Membership Course—attend The Membership Course that is normally offered three times during the year.
Please RSVP using the form below one week prior.

The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, September 21, 2024. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and light refreshments with our pastors and deacons. Three Sunday sessions will follow at 9:30 am on September 22, 29 and October 6. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Terri at 517 3222000, or go register on the form below.
Church Membership
Church membership is about belonging to one another and becoming like Jesus. It is the way for individual Christians to make their formal commitment to the South Church family. In becoming a church member, individuals express their submission to the leadership of the church in accordance with the teaching of Scripture and the doctrinal statement of South Church.
Requirements for South Church Membership:
- Personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Committed to corporate worship and personal devotion to Christ and His Word.
- Baptism as a believer—at South Church we practice believer’s baptism by immersion. According to the command of Jesus himself and consistent with New Testament teaching, those who have consciously turned from their sin and put their personal faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized as an outward sign of their commitment to Him as Savior and Lord.
- Membership Course—attend The Membership Course that is normally offered three times during the year.
Please RSVP using the form below one week prior.

Equippers kicks off on Sunday, January 12 and continues through March 23.
Ephesians 4:11-12 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”
Are you equipped for the Christian life? Whether new to the faith or a seasoned believer, we all need to be continually equipped for ministry, which is why we organize the “Equippers” series each year.
The authentic Christian life is an integration of knowing, being, and doing, which is why the Equippers courses are divided into the three content areas described below. Please take time to explore and register today Equippers_https://southlife.org/wp-content/uploads/Equippers_BRO_2025.pdf
Bible/Theology courses will focus on knowing God through His Word—the Bible. These courses will equip you to know God more deeply as you study His Word.
- BT 202- Bible Exposition Student Ministry Center (SMC)
Spiritual Formation courses will focus on being a more mature follower of Christ. These courses will equip you to be more confident and consistent in living the Christian life as you are led by God’s Word and Spirit.
- SF 101 – Christianity Explored Fireside Room
- SF 203 – Sermon on The Mount (New) Room 202
- SF 210 – The Grace Course Room 205
- SF 220 – We Will Not Be Silenced (New) Room 111
Ministry Training courses will focus on doing the works of service which God has planned for you. These courses will equip you to do the ministry activities which are commanded in His Word.
- MT 101 – Evangelism Room 204
- MT 201 – Making Disciples Room 207
- MT 220 – Biblical Principles and Practical Steps for Resolving Personal Conflict (New) Chapel
- MT 260 – Care-sharing: Equipping Primary and Secondary Caregivers (New) Room 201
Equippers meets on Sunday Nights
6:00pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms)
7:15pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms) End
Nursery is available during Equippers for Infant – Pre-K.
If you plan to use the nursery during Equippers you must sign up for 1 week (of the 9) to serve.

Equippers kicks off on Sunday, January 12 and continues through March 23.
Ephesians 4:11-12 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”
Are you equipped for the Christian life? Whether new to the faith or a seasoned believer, we all need to be continually equipped for ministry, which is why we organize the “Equippers” series each year.
The authentic Christian life is an integration of knowing, being, and doing, which is why the Equippers courses are divided into the three content areas described below. Please take time to explore and register today Equippers_https://southlife.org/wp-content/uploads/Equippers_BRO_2025.pdf
Bible/Theology courses will focus on knowing God through His Word—the Bible. These courses will equip you to know God more deeply as you study His Word.
- BT 202- Bible Exposition Student Ministry Center (SMC)
Spiritual Formation courses will focus on being a more mature follower of Christ. These courses will equip you to be more confident and consistent in living the Christian life as you are led by God’s Word and Spirit.
- SF 101 – Christianity Explored Fireside Room
- SF 203 – Sermon on The Mount (New) Room 202
- SF 210 – The Grace Course Room 205
- SF 220 – We Will Not Be Silenced (New) Room 111
Ministry Training courses will focus on doing the works of service which God has planned for you. These courses will equip you to do the ministry activities which are commanded in His Word.
- MT 101 – Evangelism Room 204
- MT 201 – Making Disciples Room 207
- MT 220 – Biblical Principles and Practical Steps for Resolving Personal Conflict (New) Chapel
- MT 260 – Care-sharing: Equipping Primary and Secondary Caregivers (New) Room 201
Equippers meets on Sunday Nights
6:00pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms)
7:15pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms) End
Nursery is available during Equippers for Infant – Pre-K.
If you plan to use the nursery during Equippers you must sign up for 1 week (of the 9) to serve.

Equippers kicks off on Sunday, January 12 and continues through March 23.
Ephesians 4:11-12 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”
Are you equipped for the Christian life? Whether new to the faith or a seasoned believer, we all need to be continually equipped for ministry, which is why we organize the “Equippers” series each year.
The authentic Christian life is an integration of knowing, being, and doing, which is why the Equippers courses are divided into the three content areas described below. Please take time to explore and register today Equippers_https://southlife.org/wp-content/uploads/Equippers_BRO_2025.pdf
Bible/Theology courses will focus on knowing God through His Word—the Bible. These courses will equip you to know God more deeply as you study His Word.
- BT 202- Bible Exposition Student Ministry Center (SMC)
Spiritual Formation courses will focus on being a more mature follower of Christ. These courses will equip you to be more confident and consistent in living the Christian life as you are led by God’s Word and Spirit.
- SF 101 – Christianity Explored Fireside Room
- SF 203 – Sermon on The Mount (New) Room 202
- SF 210 – The Grace Course Room 205
- SF 220 – We Will Not Be Silenced (New) Room 111
Ministry Training courses will focus on doing the works of service which God has planned for you. These courses will equip you to do the ministry activities which are commanded in His Word.
- MT 101 – Evangelism Room 204
- MT 201 – Making Disciples Room 207
- MT 220 – Biblical Principles and Practical Steps for Resolving Personal Conflict (New) Chapel
- MT 260 – Care-sharing: Equipping Primary and Secondary Caregivers (New) Room 201
Equippers meets on Sunday Nights
6:00pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms)
7:15pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms) End
Nursery is available during Equippers for Infant – Pre-K.
If you plan to use the nursery during Equippers you must sign up for 1 week (of the 9) to serve.