Covenant Community
Methodist Church

​​Criteria for Baptism and Church Membership at CCMC

1. Attendance Requirements for Membership Candidates:

• Worship Attendance: Must have been worshipping at CCMC (on-site) for at least 6 months.

• 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:

• If you do not meet the above Attendance requirements, you may be baptised but will not be received into membership yet.

• All membership candidates must attend the full BAM course.

• 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.

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2. Requirements for Transfer Candidates:

• Transfer candidates, whether from other denominations or other Methodist churches, must fulfil the attendance requirements (see PT. 1) and attend the full BAM course.

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3. Requirements for Baptism Only:

• Candidates seeking baptism only are required to attend two selected sessions of the BAM course.

• There is no attendance requirement for Baptism candidates.

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4. Pre-Course Preparation:

• All candidates must read the prescribed Church Membership Manual published by The Methodist Church in Singapore ahead of time.

5. Pastoral Interview:

• All candidates will be required to have an interview with a Pastoral Team Member / Pastor.

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6. Covenant Renewal Retreat:

• All candidates are required to attend this retreat as part of their preparation for commitment.