Joining Pullen

We encourage newcomers to check us out thoroughly before making a decision to join Pullen. This includes meeting with our pastor to discuss church membership. We’ve learned it works best for prospective members and the congregation when visitors take time to get to know the theology, values and priorities of our church before they “walk the aisle.”

In our Baptist tradition, walking the aisle at the end of a worship service is the way to join Pullen. This can be done on any Sunday during the closing hymn.

For those who feel uncomfortable coming forward by themselves, there is an opportunity twice a year to join with a group. This occurs at the end of each Pullen 101 series when people planning to join the church sit close to the front of the sanctuary and join together. These “group joining” dates are announced ahead of time in the church newsletter as well as at pullen.org/connect. You can sign up for our newsletter at the footer of any page of our website.

How do I join Pullen? What are the expectations for membership?

Pullen’s constitution states that people may join our fellowship by the transfer of a letter, a believer’s baptism, or a statement of faith. Pullen accepts the traditions and rituals of other faiths, and does not require a person coming from another faith tradition to be re-baptized. The expectations for membership at Pullen depend upon each individual’s conscience. We trust our members to interpret for themselves how they wish to participate in the life of their faith community. Still, we also recognize that the ministries of the church are dependent on the commitment of members in terms of time, energy, and resources. We do believe that it is important for people to familiarize themselves with who Pullen is and the ministries that Pullen has historically been committed to before joining our church.

There are several ways for those interested in membership to explore our church. 

Pullen 101 is a periodic Sunday morning option that meets from 9:30-10:30 AM and provides an overview of Pullen’s identity as well as its mission and ministries. For more information, visit pullen.org/connect or call the church office at 919.828.0897x0.

Meet with Pastor Nancy to discuss membership. Pastor Nancy Petty would love to connect with you and learn about your unique faith journey. Contact her at npetty@pullen.org or 919-828-0897 x 8 to schedule a conversation.