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Joining Redeemed |
Do you like what you've read on our site so far? Are you interested in
joining Redeemed? You've come to the right place. There is a lot of
information on this page, but it's important that you understand what
Redeemed is about when you join. We encourage you to read this information
carefully. However, if you already understand how membership in Redeemed
works and are ready to proceed to the membership form,
click here. Please remember that
you are welcome to participate in the community before your
membership is approved, and indeed, we need to see that you are going
to participate before we approve your membership. You can play games,
post on the message board, or hang
out in the chat room; we simply wish
to see that you are alive and willing to participate. If you only fill
out the form but never participate, your form will probably never be
noticed. We strongly suggest that you post a welcome message on the
Welcome Board in the
forums, since nearly all the
most active members regularly check it.
The next thing you need to understand is that there are three levels of
membership within Redeemed. Each membership level has different expectations
and privileges. It's up to you which level you would like to join, based on
your own level of involvement and activity. The three levels are as follows:
Level I: Casual member
This level of membership is for people who want to be a part of the Redeemed
community or want to be associated with Redeemed, but are members of other
gaming clans or otherwise do not want to play games on behalf of Redeemed.
There are no restrictions on membership at this level, except for the basic
requirements of Christianity. Level I members are welcome to participate in
Redeemed's gaming activities, although they will be given a low priority in
situations where participation is limited (due to server constraints, for
example). They are also not eligible for leadership roles in Redeemed.
Level II: Gaming member
Level II members are those who join Redeemed as a gaming clan. As such,
they are eligible for all of our gaming activities and are given preferred
treatment in competitions and Redeemed-sponsored events. They are
eligible for gaming-related leadership positions, such as being in charge
of arranging clan matches or being entrusted with server passwords. They are
also eligible for skill-based rankings within Redeemed.
Since Level II members represent the community in gaming, they are expected
to not be in other gaming clans for games they play in Redeemed and to remain
loyal to Redeemed in the gaming community.
Level III: Redeemed leadership
Level III members are the leadership of Redeemed. They are eligible for all
high-level leadership roles and may be entrusted with important aspects of
Redeemed's administration. The Level III membership is also given serious
input into the decision-making process, and all major decisions are submitted
to the Level III members for discussion and comment before being implemented.
Because Level III members are responsible for the direction and upkeep of the
clan, and are seen as representative of the principles of Redeemed, they are
expected to be of the highest character and loyalty. They must be committed
to furthering Redeemed's goals and vision, and must commit to never abandon
Redeemed in favor of another gaming clan. In order to join this level of
membership, members must ensure that they understand and accept this commitment.
When you first join Redeemed, you may choose Level I or Level II membership.
In general, if you wish to join Redeemed as a gaming clan, you will want
to join Level II. If you wish to join only for the community and
fellowship, you will want to join Level I. Level III membership is available
only through direct contact with the leadership; if you are interested in
leadership, you will want to spend time participating in the community and
getting to know the membership first.
We consider membership in Redeemed to be a badge of honor; it's our way of
saying that we believe you are a decent person and upstanding Christian.
Therefore, acceptance is not automatic. We encourage you to participate in
the community before you are accepted so you can get to know us, and we can
get to know you. We also ask that you complete a short recruiting form that
allows us to get a feel for your beliefs as a Christian and collect basic
contact information. Don't feel pressured to get all the "correct" answers on
this form. It is not a test where you pass or fail or are graded. You will
have plenty of opportunity to discuss it with the Redeemed leadership, and we
will encourage you however we can. If we are not comfortable with your
answers, we will discuss them with you personally and try to reach an
understanding. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of our members and
maintain a Christian environment; if you are a Christian you should have
absolutely no trouble.
With all that said, the recruiting form can be found
here. Once you complete the form, feel
free to participate in the community. You will receive an email with further
instructions once you are accepted.
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