How to Join Bandera UMC
By Profession of Faith and Baptism
If you desire a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and have not yet been baptized, the pastor will be happy to discuss the significance of accepting Jesus into your life as well as the meaning of baptism with you at your convenience in your home or in the church office.
By Transfer from Another United Methodist Church
Simply inform the pastor. It is not necessary for you to contact your former pastor. BUMC will handle the details of your transfer for you.
By Transfer from Another Christian Denomination
The process is very much like the one above. Since you are already baptized and confirmed, these steps will not be repeated. You will be asked to take the one vow taken by all members of the United Methodist Church: "Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?"
How to "Join" Without "Joining"
If you are a United Methodist whose membership is in another city or state and you wish to retain that membership in your home church, you can become an Affiliate Member. Our pastor will write your home church pastor informing him/her of your Affiliate member status at BUMC.