¶2.1 All who have repented of their sins and are trusting in Christ alone for salvation, growing in the knowledge and understanding of God and willing to walk in that light as given by the scriptures and Holy Spirit may be considered for membership in the Bethel Methodist Church.

¶2.2 When, after counseling, prayer and careful consideration, the pastor is satisfied that the candidates are born-again, sufficiently familiar with and supportive of the theology, purpose and program of the Bethel Methodist Church, the pastor may receive them into membership, by administering the vows of the church and presenting them to the congregation.

¶2.3 Members of any Bethel Methodist Church are eligible for membership in another Bethel Methodist congregation by transfer, provided the provisions of ¶2.1 and ¶2.2 are satisfied.

¶2.4 The pastor and/or the Membership Secretary shall keep an accurate record of church membership noting additions, withdrawals and the reason for withdrawal in the roll book.

¶2.5 Any member who joins another church shall be noted as having withdrawn.

¶2.6 Members, who for reason of change of residence or cause other than sickness, have absented themselves for over six or more months, may be removed from the membership roll at the Annual Church Conference. If possible, said persons shall have been contacted by the pastor and/or the Membership Secretary and informed of the pending action.