Application for Membership (excluding Constitution) Calvary Baptist Church 210 Davis Rd Ashland, OH 44805 419.281.0641 www.cbcashland.org
Instructions for Completing the Application for Membership: 1. Read through the Constitution (not included) with this Application. 2. Read through the Guidelines for Nursery, Sunday School Teachers/Workers & VBS, and Music Ministry, included with this Application.. 3. Complete the Membership Questionnaire. 4. Sign and date the Membership Statement. 5. Complete the Worker Application if you intend on serving in any of our Children s or Youth ministries. Once you hand in the Worker Application, instructions will be given to you for getting your Background Check completed at the Ashland County Sheriff s Office. 6. Check off the ministries you would like to serve in on the Where Can I Serve at CBC? page and return this with your Application. 7. Return your completed Application to the church office. 8. Pastor will arrange a date and service time with you to be brought into the Membership of Calvary Baptist Church.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE We believe church members must be saved, baptized by immersion, and in agreement with our church doctrines. It is the goal of our church that every member be regular in attendance and giving; be active in serving the Lord at Calvary Baptist and maintain a life that is pleasing to the Lord. Mr./Mrs./Miss: (circle one) Address: Email address: Your Birthdate: Date: Telephone Numbers: Home: Cell: Work: CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ATTENDING OR JOINING WITH YOU Name Birthdate Salvation Date Baptism Date Are you a Christian? SALVATION DATE: Why did you become a Christian? Have you been baptized by immersion*? BAPTISM DATE: *(One time backwards under water and upright again signifying the burial & resurrection of the Lord.) In what church? If yes, which one? Why did you leave that church? Are you a member of another church? What do you feel are the areas of your spiritual gifts?
Have you read our church Constitution and Articles of Faith? Yes No Do you agree with them? Yes No Do you have any questions about them? Yes No Have you read our church Membership Statement? Yes No Do you agree with it? Yes No Do you have any questions about it? Yes No Do you agree to take our Membership Class before joining CBC? Yes No Do you agree with our Nursery, Teachers, and Choir policies Yes No Have you ever or are you now taking drugs other than prescription? Yes No Have you ever been diagnosed with HIV or Aids? Yes No Have you ever had or now have a criminal record? Yes No Why do you want to join Calvary Baptist Church? PLEASE GIVE YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY, STATING HOW YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR.
MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Believing in the teachings of the Word of God, the Calvary Baptist Church stands for and believes in... 1. The inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God as our only rule of faith and practice. All teaching and preaching in the ministries of Calvary Baptist Church is to be done from the King James 1611 Bible. 2. The authority of the local church and the leadership of the local church its Pastor and Deacons. 3. We are an independent, fundamental, Bible-believing, local Baptist Church. 4. We have no association with any church or organization that is involved in apostasy, heresy, neo-evangelicalism, liberalism, or inter-denominationalism. 5. We are an evangelistic, soul-winning, missionary-minded church. 6. We believe that the support of the local church is through the tithes, offerings, and sacrificial giving of its members and friends. 7. We do not accept or believe in the teachings of the charismatic movement. 8. We are pre-tribulational and pre-millennial in our eschatology. 9. We believe in living holy, godly lives separated from the world and its influences and separated unto God for His glory. 10. We will always accept constructive suggestions, but destructive criticism and complaining is not biblical and against scripture. *It is expected that all members shall support and accept the positions of Calvary Baptist Church before becoming members. It is expected that all members faithfully support Calvary Baptist Church by their attendance at all regular and special services of this ministry, and to use their gifts and talents in the furtherance and strengthening of this church. Signature Date
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Worker Application for Children s & Youth Ministries In order for you to work in any of the Children s Ministries (Nursery through High School) at Calvary Baptist Church, it is required that we have the following documents on file: 1. Membership Papers 2. Worker Application 3. Background Check from the Ashland County Sheriff s Office Please complete this form and return it to the church office with your membership papers. After these have been approved, we will issue you the instructions for getting your background check completed. When all forms are completed, you may begin serving in our children s ministries. Name: Daytime telephone: Address: Age range: o Under 18 o 18 25 o Over 25 In which children/youth program(s) are you currently involved? In what other children/youth program(s), if any, do you plan to become involved? Have you at any time ever: Been arrested for any reason? Yes No Been convicted of, or pleaded no contest to, any crime? Yes No Engaged in any child molestation, exploitation, or abuse? Yes No Been accused of any child molestation, exploitation, or abuse? Yes No Are you aware of: Having any traits or tendencies that could pose any threat to children, Yes No youth, or others? Any reason why you should not work with children, Yes No youth, or others? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please explain in detail: (Please attach additional pages if more space is needed.) APPLICANT VERIFICATION AND RELEASE I recognize that Calvary Baptist Church is relying on the accuracy of the information I provide on the Children/Youth work Application form. Accordingly, I attest and affirm that the information I have provided is absolutely true and correct. I authorize the Calvary Baptist Church to contact any person or entity listed on the Children/Youth Work Application form, and I further authorize any such person or entity to provide the Calvary Baptist Church with information, opinions, and impressions relating to my background or qualifications. I voluntarily release the Calvary Baptist Church and any such person or entity listed on the Children/Youth work Application form from liability involving the communication of information relating to my background or qualifications. I further authorize the Calvary Baptist Church to conduct a criminal background investigation if such a check is deemed necessary. I have carefully read the policy and procedures of the Calvary Baptist Church, and I agree to abide by them and to protect the health and safety of the children or youth assigned to my care or supervision at all times. Printed name: Signature: Date: Parent Signature if under 18: Revised 7/2013
Where Can I Serve at CBC? Name: Date: Phone: Please check the ministry or ministries that you would be interested in serving in and return this form with your completed Application for Membership papers. Adult Bible Fellowships (Sunday School) Adult Choir AWANA Clubs (Toddlers - Grade 6) Baptistry Landscaping Nursery (Please indicate Service preference) Sunday am Sunday pm Wednesday pm Bus / Van Ministry Carpentry Children s Choirs Children s Church Children s Sunday School Electrician Food Preparation Funeral Receptions Greeters GriefShare (Widows / Widowers) Orchestra Painting Parking Lot Plumbing PrimeTimers (60 +) Refuge Student Ministries (Teens) Sewing Sound / Video Ministry Ushers
CBC NURSERY RULES Workers 1. Faithful members in good standing of Calvary. 2. Attend any nursery workers meetings that are scheduled. 3. Be faithful, punctual, and committed to the task. 4. Be in the nursery 15 minutes before the start of the service; on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for AWANA workers needing childcare. 5. Stay until all the children are picked up. 6. Follow all procedures listed below. 7. Teens may be used as helpers. 8. If you have an upcoming absence or if you are sick, please contact another lady to take your place or switch. Do not work in the nursery if you are sick. 9. For all services, workers need to wear dresses or skirts and blouses. Dresses and skirts must be no shorter than the top of the knees. Procedures 1. Only children ages 2 and under are to be in either Nursery 1 or Nursery 2. 2. No shoes are to be worn in the nursery. Please take them off before you enter the room and leave them neatly outside the door. Bring clean socks from home to wear in the nursery; no bare feet please. 3. The lower half of the split nursery doors are to remain closed at all times parents should hand their children and diaper bags over to the nursery worker. No parent should step into the nursery. 4. Diaper bags and other items should be placed in the cubbies provided for each child. 5. Parents of infants in Nursery 1 and Nursery 2 are to be assigned and given pagers at every service with no exceptions. Encourage parents to keep the pager out so they can hear and respond if paged. 6. If for some reason a parent does not respond to the pager, send one worker to the auditorium to ask an usher to get the parent. 7. Under no circumstances should workers be stepping out of the nursery with babies in their arms (unless the infant is their own). 8. Under no circumstances should workers be stepping out of the nursery in bare feet. If a worker needs to leave for any reason, shoes need to be put on. 9. Instructions for the child should be written on the clipboard provided and followed exactly. 10. Children who are sick: fever, diarrhea, severe colds, yellow or green mucous, rashes, lice, etc., are not to be in the nursery. 11. Diapers should be changed at least once Sunday A.M. if child is here for both Sunday School and A.M. service. 12. Hands should be washed frequently while working in the nursery. They must be washed after each diaper change. 13. If an infant is crying persistently (more than 10 mins.) please get the parent. 14. Notify the parents and director of any emergencies or problems. 15. No spanking or hitting the child in any way. Never strike a child. Never jerk or shake a child in any way. All problems with a child must be handled by their parent. 16. Before leaving, make sure that the nursery has been cleaned according to the following guidelines: 1. General clean-up (wipe off counters, use disinfecting wipes on walkers, swings, or riding toys, empty trash, straighten up). 2. Organize the toys into the correct areas (making sure Nursery 1 toys are in Nursery 1 and Nursery 2 toys are in Nursery 2 area). 3. Wipe the crumbs off chairs and vacuum the floor. 4. Seal diapers in trash bag and put in janitor s closet. 5. Turn off lights.
Parents 1. Do not leave your child in the nursery if workers are not present. 2. Please do not leave children more than 15 minutes prior to the start of a service. 3. Be considerate by picking up your child in a reasonably short amount of time after the close of the service. 4. Do not ask nursery workers to dispense medicine. 5. Children will receive bottles, cookies, etc., only as to your instructions. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS/WORKERS & VBS Leadership The Sunday school ministry is part of the local church, therefore, its head is Jesus Christ. Under Christ is the leadership of the Pastor. Responsible to the Pastor, and working with him, is the Children s Ministry Leader. It is of the utmost importance that every worker complies with the leadership of the Pastor and Children s Ministry Leader. (Hebrews 13:7,17; I Peter 5:5) Constructive suggestions are always accepted and welcomed, but destructive criticism is against scriptural principles. Guidelines 1. All teachers and workers must be saved. 2. All teachers and workers must be baptized by water immersion (one time backwards under water) and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. 3. All teachers and workers must regularly attend the services of Calvary Baptist Church. 4. All teachers and workers must be loyal to Christ, to their Pastor, and to the Children s Ministry Leader. 5. All teachers and workers must keep the need of lost souls before them and be a soul-winner. 6. All teachers and workers must give their time to the ministry of visitation. 7. All teachers and workers need to live a separated life unto God, in walk, talk, dress, and lifestyle. 8. All teachers and workers must be faithful in their tithes and offerings to this local church. 9. All teachers and workers must keep God s Word as their focal point for life and ministry. 10. All teachers and workers must have a dedicated prayer life. 11. All teachers and workers need to be organized, prepared, and excited about their class. 12. All teachers and workers must teach from the King James Version 1611 Bible for all ministries of Calvary Baptist Church. Meetings All teachers and workers must attend meetings whenever called for. Time Punctuality is morality. Punctuality is not a mere excellence of habit, it is an honest and true disposition. To be unpunctual is to take liberties with other people s rights; it is to be selfish under pretence of being only eccentric. -- C.J. Parker Teachers must arrive at the church on Sunday morning no later than 8:45 am. Teachers must be in the classroom to greet students as they arrive, and to have their class prepared for the morning.
Appearance All Sunday school teachers and workers must realize their position as leaders. Therefore, we must keep a good standard before others. Romans 12:1,2; I Timothy 4:12,13; Philippians 4:8,9. Men -- Men are to wear dress shirts, dress pants, dress shoes, and a tie. Hair should be well groomed, neat, and combed. No ear studs, earrings, or piercings. Ladies Ladies are to wear modest and appropriate apparel. Dresses or skirts and blouses please. Dresses and skirts should be no higher than the top of the knee. Blouses should have no low necklines or backs. Dress shoes please. No piercings outside of earrings. As Sunday school teachers and workers we must avoid all appearances of evil. Therefore, the use of alcohol, tobacco in any form, non-medical use of drugs, and memberships in secret societies is not permitted. Attendance at places of entertainment and membership in clubs that will hurt or hinder the testimony of Christ and this church should be avoided. Associations As a Bible-believing Baptist church, we are in sympathy with and will have fellowship with only those Christian movements and organizations whose leaders and sponsors are not connected with apostacy, heresy, neo-evangelicalism or liberalism. Romans 16:17; II Thessalonians 3:13-15. Class Order All workers must be ever mindful to keep a decent order to their class. The students must be kept under control and not tearing up the building and contents. An organized, busy class will be disciplined. Never strike, hit or shake a child. If there is a problem child please get his or her parent. Conclusion The work of the Sunday school is a joyous work, as we train boys and girls, young people, and moms and dads with the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. Let us all be dedicated to this cause, keeping in mind the great reward of helping others, while working for our eternal rewards and hearing from the mouth of our Lord, well done thou good and faithful servant. MUSIC MINISTRY Calvary Baptist Church s Music Position 1. CBC s position on music is what we believe a balanced, biblical position. We hold to a conservative, yet exciting, music program. We allow hymns, inspirational songs, gospel and southern gospel songs, and conservative contemporary songs. 2. We allow all instruments to be used in a godly conservative fashion. 3. We are not against hand clapping as the Spirit of God leads but not to where the clapping takes over and or away from the message of the song. 4. We desire our music program to honor God, glorify the Savior, and to enhance the service in preparing hearts for the preaching of God s Word. 5. Calvary Baptist Church does allow and uses background CDs and accompaniment CDs. 6. Calvary Baptist Church does allow and uses hand microphones. 7. The pastor has the final say as to the direction and leadership of the music program and all music ministries in discussion with the minister of music. 8. No singers, groups, etc. shall minister in music at CBC without pastoral approval. 9. Any Scripture used in the music ministries of CBC must be from the King James Version of the Bible.
General Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. (Psalm 100:2) For those to whom the Lord has given a singing voice or the ability to play an instrument, it is a real privilege to be able to use this gift in the local church to the glory of God. Being a member of the music ministry in the church can be a blessing both to yourself and to others if your heart is right with God. Every time we sing or play, we must be aware of our responsibility: 1. Music sets the atmosphere of the worship service. 2. The choir and instrumentalists encourage and guide the congregational singing. 3. Above all, music helps prepare hearts for the preaching of the Word of God. All choir members and instrumentalists must be aware of the commitment needed to be a credit to this ministry. It is important to realize that each and every member must be as consistent and as dedicated as possible. To be a member of the choir you must be an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and 16 years of age or older. You are expected to uphold Christian principles and attitudes as you are considered to be Ambassadors of Christ. (II Corinthians 5:20) Leadership The Choir and the Music Ministry are part of the local church; therefore, its head is the Lord Jesus Christ. Given to the Pastor is the leadership of every area of ministry, including the music ministry. Under the Pastor s leadership is the Minister of Music in charge of music. It is of the utmost importance that every choir member, and the music member, complies with the leadership of the music minister. (Hebrews 13:7,17; I Peter 5:5). Constructive suggestions are always accepted and welcomed, but destructive criticism is against scriptural principles! Time Schedule Sunday Morning Warm Up is at 8:30 AM. Choir rehearsal is Sunday evening from 4-4:45 PM or at special days and times as required. Rehearsals Attendance at all rehearsals is of the utmost importance. Practice is essential and is the key to a great choir. We must not be satisfied with giving less than our best! Remember the choir is a team and for a team to function, all team members must be present. If you are going to be absent, please let the music minister know. Communication is greatly appreciated. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled practice time. You should be in your seat, ready to begin practice on time. Remember: Punctuality is Morality! Members will be advised of any changes or cancellation of practices. Extra rehearsals may be called in the event of seasonal specials or cantatas. Idle chatter during practice is both inconsiderate and distracting to others. Please restrain from unnecessary talking during practice. Any marking of music books should be done in pencil.
Dress Men are to wear dress shirts, dress pants, and ties. Please wear dress shoes. Hair should be well groomed and kept neat and combed. No ear studs, earrings, or piercings. Ladies are to wear modest and appropriate apparel. Dresses or skirts and blouses please. Dresses and skirts should be no higher than the top of the knee and blouses should not have low necklines or backs. No hats are to be worn. Dress shoes please. No piercings outside of earrings. Please do not wear any clothing that is extreme or that will call undue attention to yourself. The choir needs to blend in with each other as much as possible. For Gospel Sings & Concerts that are held on CBC grounds, inside or outside of the building: Men are to wear casual or golf type shirts with docker style or casual dress pants. No flip flops; casual shoes are appropriate. Ladies are to wear modest and appropriate apparel. Dresses or skirts please are to be no higher than the top of the knee and blouses should not have low necklines or low backs. Appearance Upon entering the choir loft, be conscious of your facial expression and your general appearance. People will be watching you. Be pleasant, even try to smile! Performance Always have your music open to the first page, resting on your lap, ready to sing. When the director proceeds to his podium and stands there, choir members should not be fishing for their music. All music should remain open for the entire song. The director will signal the choir to rise and sit. Be sure to be watching so that the members can all stand together at the same time. Keep your eyes on the director, not at the audience. During congregational singing, have hymnbook in hand, and help to lead the people in songs of praise by being part of the song service. Special Music Being part of the special music ministry is both a great blessing and responsibility! If you are asked to be part of a group or soloist, be ready for commitment before you proceed. All special music and instrumentalists are responsible to, and under the direction of, the music minister. No special music is to be done at any service without the approval and knowledge of the music minister. No talking is to be done before the presentation of a musical number, simply minister in music. All special music participants must be active members of Calvary Baptist Church. It is our desire that you be a member of the choir also. Music selections are to be God-honoring and selected with great care and thought as to their content. All special music performers are expected to be fully prepared and practiced prior to the scheduled date. Practicing in the auditorium within 15 minutes of the beginning of any service is not permitted! All special music performers are expected to be fully prepared and practiced prior to the scheduled date. Practicing in the auditorium within 15 minutes of the beginning of any service is not permitted! All arrangements with the sound technician (for microphones, performance instructions, and sound tracks) should be made prior to the beginning of the service. The music minister will inform all specials where they will perform on the platform. If there are special sound needs, please see the music minister in advance.
The music minister assigns all dates and should be contacted as soon as possible if there is a problem. If you are ill, please try to contact the music minister 24 hours before the service, so other arrangements can be made. Switching of dates with someone else is not permitted unless the music minister has been contacted and approves of the change. Those desiring to be put on the special music schedule should contact the music minister to set up an appointment for an audition. Music groups such as duets, trios, quartets, and special groups will be formed, as approved by the music minister, and as personnel allow. Conclusion Music is ordained of God, and is used in the local church to the glory of God. May all we who sing and play do it for the glory of God, for the saving of souls, and for the building up of the saints, until He comes again!