# Baptism | Application - Central Community Church

Your name *

Email address *

Section 1: Basic Information

This form is personal in nature. If you are married please have your spouse complete his or her own application.

Spouse's name:

(If Applicable)

Address *

Phone number *

Have you been baptized as a believer? *

Yes

Section 2: Baptism

We believe baptism is a public sign that a person has repented of their sins, received forgiveness, died with Christ and has been raised to new life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is the public declaration of a believer’s incorporation into the body of Christ as expressed in the local Church through Ministry Partnership.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as the Saviour and Lord of your life? *

+ That Jesus died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty of your sins.
+ Wrestled through the fundamental question of Jesus' leadership in your life.
+ Surrendered your wants and desire for control and risk a step of faith.
+ Giving up your own kingdom and embracing God's Kingdom.

Yes

Is it your desire to be baptized? *

Yes

Share your understanding of what participating in Baptism signifies: *

Why do you desire to be baptized? *

Section 3: Ministry Partnership

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as the Saviour and Lord of your life and experienced believers baptism (immersion/effusion) following your conversion? *

Yes

What is the name of your former Church? Were you a member?

(If Applicable)

Why do you desire to become a Ministry Partner at Central? *

What is your understanding of who God is? *

Upon what basis do you have assurance of your salvation? *

How did you come to the realization that you were guilty before God and separated from God? What separated you from God? *

How have you responded to the good news of Jesus's death and resurrection? *

What circumstances and people influenced your decision to trust in Christ? *

Describe your personal devotional life. *

Share an experience of growth in your spiritual life during the last year. *

If applicable, are there any unresolved issues left in your life or from your past or former church? What are you doing to resolve this?

Section 4: Central and You

How long have you attended Central Community Church? *

Are you part of a Life Group? *

Yes

Share your understanding of Central's mission, vision, values, and belief and how you may live them out together with the rest of the church body. *

Our Ministry Partners commit themselves to the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Central Community Church, specifically, to follow Jesus and lead others to do the same by Loving God, Loving People and Serving Our World.

Which community and/or church ministries are you currently active or volunteering in? *

Please write 'None' if not applicable.

Are you willing to engage in your own spiritual growth and discipleship as a follower of Jesus (Loving God)? *

(Hebrews 10:24-25 | Philippians 1:27 | Psalm 37:5 | 1 Corinthians 16:2)

Yes

Are you willing to share in the responsibility of engaging in the life of the church for your good and the good of others (Loving People?) *

(Romans 15:5,7 | Luke 14:13)

Yes

Are you willing to serve, use your gifts, and give towards the mission we are on together at Central to reach the eastern Fraser Valley and the world for Jesus? *

(1 Peter 4:10 | Ephesians 4:11-12 | Philippians 2:3-7)

Yes

Section 5: Your Testimony

Describe how your life looked before you became a follower of Jesus. *

Describe how you became aware of your need for Jesus. *

Describe how and when you specifically became a follower of Jesus. *

Communicate the gospel message clearly and briefly, and what it means to you. *

Describe how Jesus has changed your life. *

Submit this form

Once submitted, your completed form will be reviewed by a Campus Pastor and/or Elders, after which we will set-up a face to face meeting with you prior to your baptism/becoming a ministry partner.

Please read the conditions below, tick this box, and then click 'Submit'. *

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+ The church has adopted a Privacy Policy as we recognize the rights of people to keep their personal information private.
+ We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without first seeking your consent, unless authorized or required by law.