at Calvary

Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior, having been baptized by immersion, and being in supportive agreement with the vision, mission, strategy and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Calvary Baptist Church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and other members to do the following:

• By acting in love towards other members

• By refusing to gossip or engage in divisive behavior

• By supporting the vision, mission, and leadership of Calvary

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,  since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God.” - 1 Peter 1:22-23

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” - Ephesians 4:29

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” - Hebrews 13:17

• By praying for its growth

• By inviting the unchurched to get acquainted

• By warmly welcoming and connecting those who visit

“We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.” - 1 Thessalonians 1:2

“Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.'‘ “- Luke 14:23

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” - Romans 15:7

• By discovering my gifts and talents

• By being equipped to serve

• By developing a servant's heart

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in various forms.” - 1 Peter 4:10

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” - Ephesians 4:11-12

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” - Philippians 2:3-4

• By participating faithfully

• By pursuing a Christ-centered life

• By giving regularly of my time, talents, and treasure

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching.” - Hebrews 10:25

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit.” - Philippians 1:27

Members at Calvary have the responsibility and privilege of electing elders, deacons, and organizational offices to fulfill biblical, legal, and structural requirements of Calvary as a church.

Members at Calvary have the responsibility and privilege to participate in the election of pastors, elders, and deacons who fulfill leadership duties for Calvary as a church.

Members at Calvary have the responsibility and privilege to participate in the annual church budget prepared by the leadership of Calvary, by voting to approve or disapprove of the proposal.

Members at Calvary have the responsibility and privilege to attend and participate in regular Family Forums and or business meetings concerning the above items, and or other large decisions as outlined in the CBC Constitution.