Baptism & Membership
Requirements
In light of the above, Jaffray takes baptism and transfer of baptized membership very seriously. It is a one-year process in which the candidate will be required to: 1. Attend Baptismal Classes
- Classes will cover doctrine and theological knowledge and life applications
- Classes will also include church history, C&MA history/structure, Jaffray history/structure
2. Be discipled
- A same-gender, older, spiritually-mature individual will be assigned to the candidate
- The discipler and candidate will meet at least once every 6 weeks to discuss materials learned from baptismal classes and how he/she is walking with Christ
3. Be interviewed by elder(s), deacon(s), or pastor(s)
- Will usually take place in February and November
- Interview team will ask questions pertaining to doctrine, theology, and life of the candidate to assess whether he/she is suitable for baptism
- Interview team may consult with discipler (or in the case of transfer, the candidate’s former church leaders) for opinions and references
The baptismal classes, mentoring, and interviews are continually offered throughout the year. A candidate may choose to “jump into” the candidacy process at any time of the year. A candidate does not need to complete all baptismal courses before baptism or transfer. The onus of approval lies with the interview team. However, even if a candidate is baptized or transferred, he / she will still be required to complete the 1-year mentorship and the remaining baptismal classes. Application form for baptism. Click Here. Application form for membership transfer. Click Here .