In joining a church, you make visible your commitment to Christ and his people. Making a commitment makes a powerful statement in a low-commitment culture. When we join a church, we are offering ourselves to one another to be encouraged, rebuked, corrected, and served. We are saying, "I am here to stay. I want to help you grow in godliness. Will you help me do the same?" Members of Houston's First are also able to vote at Church Conference, helping make decisions that impact the finances and membership of Houston's First.