Baptism and Membership

BAPTISM & CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Your decision to be baptized is in obedience to Christ and an important step in your spiritual life.

What does it mean to be baptized and be part of a local church?

Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is a symbol of the believer’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. In baptism, the believer is testifying that he was “in Christ” when He died on the cross, that he was buried with Him, and that he has arisen to newness of life because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In choosing to be identified with Christ and live in obedience to Him, it is essential for a believer to be part of a local church where he or she can be discipled. Being a member of a local church provides spiritual nourishment and edification, encouragement in Christian living, enablement for Christian service, accountability in your Christian testimony, and discipline should it be necessary.

THE BAPTISMAL AND MEMBERSHIP CLASS

The Baptismal and Membership Class is an 8-week course to prepare you for Believer’s Baptism and help you understand GCCP's DNA, core beliefs, ministries, and practices.

All applicants for baptism are required to attend both the Baptismal and Membership Classes. Applicants for church membership are only required to attend the Membership Class.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can get baptized at GCCP?

GCCP believes that getting baptized is a decision not to be taken lightly. If you wish to be baptized at GCCP, you'll need to meet the following requirements:

You must have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
You are living a life that indicates you are born-again and submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in your life.
You are willing to learn and follow the teachings and doctrines of Christianity as stated in the GCCP Statement of Faith.
You are at least 14 years old at the time of baptism to ensure spiritual maturity and awareness of what you are doing. Please note that parent's consent is required for those under 18.
You are regularly attending one of GCCP’s worship services for at least six (6) months PRIOR to submission of your application form.
You are willing to submit to the authority of the church and be a responsible member of the GCCP community.

I'm already baptized in another protestant church, but I want to become a GCCP member.

If you have been baptized in another Bible-believing evangelical church but wish to make GCCP your church home, you can send in your application for church membership and attend the Membership Class. Please note that to be eligible, you must have been regularly attending a GCCP worship service for at least one (1) year PRIOR to application.

When is the next Baptismal and Membership class?

Baptismal and membership classes are held 2x a year, usually in the second and fourth quarters. Baptisms and Member Recognitions are usually held in May and November.

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What documents do I need for my application?

You'll need to submit the following:

Duly accomplished Application Form for Baptism and Church Membership.
Signed Acknowledgement and Agreement to the GCCP Guidelines and Policies for Baptism and Church Membership.
Signed Parental Consent Form (for applicants below 18 years old).
Proof of Baptism (to another recognized Evangelical church, if already baptized).
Clear photocopy of your PSA Birth Certificate.
2x2 photo with your name.
Personal testimony of salvation, typed (preferred) or handwritten on 8.5” x 11” sheet of white paper. Should clearly state the following details:

Your family background
Your life before accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
What a person must do to receive eternal life
Circumstances (why, when, how) surrounding your accepting of Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
Your life after accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
Why you decided to be baptized at GCCP and why you want to make GCCP your church home

I want to find out more about GCCP's beliefs

ABOUT US

OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH

TAKE THE CLASS

Fill out the online form. You'll be asked to upload required documents.

ONLINE FORM

Download the application packet and email requirements to members@gccp.org.ph

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