The Constitutional Amendment Passed

Below are the changes to the Calvary Church constitution enacted by the elders following consent by a majority of church members. Fifty-eight percent of members voted YES to amending the constitution, 8-percent voted NO, and the remainder did not vote. Tap the first page to read the full constitution.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES:

Section 5.01(a): Delete the phrase "willingly receive baptism as a visible sign of invisible grace.”
Section 6.01(a): Add biblical references in regards to the selection of elders.
Section 6.01(b): Delete the sentence “Calvary’s model for the proper functioning of the church is: ‘elder guarded, staff led, and congregation driven.’”
Section 6.06: A new section outlining that believer's baptism is required for all elders, pastors, church officers and those who are members of Calvary's leadership team.

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The issue of decoupling baptism and membership brought up many questions and strong feelings. If you are would like more information about this issue and how the amended constitution affects membership and baptism at Calvary, be sure to connect with a pastor or elder (get contact info on our Team page) or submit a question below.

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