Covenant Community
Methodist Church
BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP
Criteria for Baptism and Church Membership at CCMC
1. Attendance Requirements for Membership Candidates:
a. Worship Attendance: Must have been worshipping at CCMC (on-site) for at least 6 months.
b. Growth Group Participation: Must be already in a Growth Group & an active participant for at least six months, demonstrating regular attendance and active involvement.
Note:
i. If you do not meet the above Attendance requirements, you may be baptised but will not be received into membership yet.
ii. Should you fulfil the attendance requirements within 2 years of attending the Baptism & Membership (BAM) course, you may then be received into membership at a subsequent membership reception without needing to retake the entire course. However, if you are unable to fulfil the attendance requirement within 2 years, you will need to retake the entire course.
2. Requirements for Transfer Candidates:
a. Transfer candidates from Methodist Churches
(i) Must have been worshipping at CCMC (on-site) for at least 6 months and ideally attending a Growth Group.
(ii) Must attend Session 3 of BAM course.
(iii) Invited to attend all others BAM course.
b. Transfer from other denominations
(i) Must fulfil the attendance requirements (see PT. 1) and attend the full BAM course.
3. Requirements for Baptism Only:
a. Candidates seeking baptism only are required to attend Session 1 & 2 of the BAM course.
b. There is no attendance requirement for Baptism candidates as stated in PT. 1 above.
4. Requirements for those baptised as an infant/child (below 15 years old) and seeking to be confirmed as a member
a. Must fulfil the attendance requirements (see PT. 1) and attend the full BAM course.
5. Pre-Course Preparation:
a. All candidates must read the prescribed Church Membership Manual published by The Methodist Church in Singapore ahead of time.
6. Pastoral Interview:
a. All candidates will be required to have an interview with a Pastoral Team Member / Pastor.
7. Covenant Renewal Retreat
a. All candidates are required to attend this retreat as part of their preparation for commitment.
Date | Topic |
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Fri 13 Mar | #1: Christian Beginnings |
Fri 20 Mar | #2: Christian Beliefs, Christian Behaviour |
Fri 27 Mar | #3: MCS Structure and Vision, CCMC Vision, Meaningful Membership |
Fri 10 Apr | #4: Christian Body: (A) The Story of the Church / John Wesley
(B) The Mission of the Church |
2026-1 Baptism & Membership (BAM) Course Schedule (for 16 years & above)
Date: Fridays 13, 20, 27 Mar & 10 Apr
Time: 7.30pm - 10pm
Venue: CCMC Conference Room, L4
Register for the BAM course here by 8 Mar.
Note: Transfer candidates from Methodist churches need only attend Session 3 on 27 March.
Infant/Child Baptism Briefing for Parents (church members only)
Compulsory for BOTH Parents
Date: Sat 16 May
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Venue: CCMC Conference Room, L4
Complete the Infant/Child Baptism application HERE
Covenant Renewal Retreat
📅 Sat 16 May
🕒 Time: 9am - 12pm
📍 Venue: Wesley Hall, L4
All candidates (except for Transferees from Methodist Churches) are required to attend this retreat as part of their preparation for commitment.
Adult Baptism Service (Immersion)
📅 Sat 23 May
🕒 Time: 12:30pm – 2pm
Baptism and Membership Confirmation Service
📅 Sun 24 May
🕒 Time: 9am (During English Worship Service)
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Adult & Infant/Child Baptism (Sprinkling/Pouring)
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Membership Confirmation & Reception
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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For enquiries about BAM, contact Lay Ministry Staff Yeo Hwee Lan at hweelan.yeo@ccmc.org.sg.
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To Join a Growth Group, contact Lay Ministry Staff Joseph Lim at joseph.lim@ccmc.org.sg