Declaration of Faith

Attend the class, "Discovering Calvary"
- In this class you will be offered a glimpse into the life and ministry of Calvary Baptist church, its declaration of faith, mission statement, strategy and organization and how you can get involved.
The Procedure for Admission
1. After attending "Discovering Calvary" all applicants shall be required to appear before the Spiritual Ministry Board and a pastor to give testimony (1) of their personal faith in Jesus Christ, (2) of their baptism by immersion, (3) of their acceptance of the Declaration of Faith of this church.
2. The Spiritual Ministry Board shall bring a recommendation to the church, which reflects the majority decision of the Board, for admission to membership at any regular service or business meeting.
3. Prospective members from other Baptist churches shall, if possible, supply a letter from the church where they are presently members, certifying their baptism by immersion and their membership in good standing.
4. All applicants recommended to the church may give testimony (i.e. not required) of their personal salvation experience before the church. Admission shall require at least a three-fourths vote of the members present at the meeting. The name of each new member shall be added to the membership roll as of the date of baptism or vote of admission to church membership, whichever is last. If the new member presents a letter of transfer, the Church Clerk will then notify the church of the member's prior affiliation of his/her addition to the Calvary Baptist Church Roll.
5. New members are publicly welcomed following the baptismal service, or as soon as conveniently possible, following the completion of all qualifications for membership.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
Attend the class, "Discovering Calvary" In this class you will be offered a glimpse into the life and ministry of Calvary Baptist church, its declaration of faith, mission statement, strategy and organization and how you can get involved. The Procedure for Admission After attending "Discovering Calvary" all applicants shall be required to appear before the Spiritual Ministry Board and a pastor to give testimony (1) of their personal faith in Jesus Christ, (2) of their baptism by immersion, (3) of their acceptance of the Declaration of Faith of this church. The Spiritual Ministry Board shall bring a recommendation to the church, which reflects the majority decision of the Board, for admission to membership at any regular service or business meeting. Prospective members from other Baptist churches shall, if possible, supply a letter from the church where they are presently members, certifying their baptism by immersion and their membership in good standing. All applicants recommended to the church may give testimony (i.e. not required) of their personal salvation experience before the church. Admission shall require at least a three-fourths vote of the members present at the meeting. The name of each new member shall be added to the membership roll as of the date of baptism or vote of admission to church membership, whichever is last. If the new member presents a letter of transfer, the Church Clerk will then notify the church of the member's prior affiliation of his/her addition to the Calvary Baptist Church Roll. New members are publicly welcomed following the baptismal service, or as soon as conveniently possible, following the completion of all qualifications for membership.