Member-led Ministries

Helping people grow in Christ—together.

Baptism is the outward symbol of an inward reality. In baptism we go under the water to symbolize we have been buried with Christ and come back out to symbolize our new life with Him. Baptism doesn’t save anyone, but it’s an important step to go public with your faith and identify as a follower of Christ.

Ministry happens when Christians use their gifts to help one another grow in the faith. Member-led ministries create more opportunities for our church family to study God's Word, pray together, and encourage one another to become more like Jesus.

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Our commitment to biblical ministry

We take seriously the responsibility to carefully watch what is taught (1 Timothy 4:16) and to rightly handle God's Word (2 Timothy 2:15).

While many activities can be valuable, not every gathering aligns with the purpose of a member-led ministry at Transform. Our guidelines help us prioritize ministries that:

Remain faithful to Scripture

All ministries must be consistent with God's Word and Transform's 15 Core Beliefs.

Help people grow in Christ

Ministries should intentionally encourage spiritual maturity, biblical understanding, prayer, and Christian living.

Serve our church family

Member-led ministries should meaningfully involve and minister to people connected to Transform, while welcoming others to participate.

What qualifies as a Member-Led Ministry?

Led by a Transform member

The ministry leader must be a member of Transform Church in good standing with church leadership.

Align with our beliefs

The ministry leader must profess faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and affirm and abide by Transform's 15 Core Beliefs.

Use approved teaching materials

All teaching, whether created by the leader or obtained from another source, must align with Transform's 15 Core Beliefs and be approved by a Transform pastor before use.

Meaningfully involve our church family

The ministry must have Transform members or attenders actively involved and be directed toward ministering to people at Transform.

Focus on Spiritual growth

The ministry must intentionally help Christians grow in their understanding of God's Word and live more God-glorifying lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can anyone lead a member-led ministry?

Member-led ministries must be led by a Transform Church member who is in good standing with church leadership, professes faith in Jesus Christ, and affirms and abides by Transform's 15 Core Beliefs.

Can people who don't attend Transform participate?

Absolutely! We welcome Christians and non-Christians from outside Transform to participate. However, the ministry must have meaningful involvement from Transform members or attenders and be directed toward serving our church family.

Can I start a social or hobby-based group?

We value the friendships that come from social activities, but member-led ministries must have an intentional focus on spiritual growth. Activities centered solely on hobbies, sports, or socializing do not qualify under these guidelines.

Do I need approval for the materials I plan to teach?

Yes. All teaching materials must align with Transform's 15 Core Beliefs and be approved by a Transform pastor before use. Any changes to those materials also require approval.

Does approval guarantee space at the church?

No. Qualifying ministries are eligible to request space, but all reservations depend on availability and approval from the Director of Operations.

How often do I need to renew my reservation?

Every six months. You'll need to resubmit teaching materials for pastoral approval and coordinate facility availability with the Director of Operations, even if nothing has changed.