The membership of this Church shall consist of persons who confess that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior, who submit to His will in their lives, and who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Persons may present themselves as candidates for membership by profession of faith, transfer of letter from church of like faith, or statement of faith. New candidates for membership shall attend and complete a membership class. The leadership of this Church, defined as the Senior Pastor, the Council of Elders, or their designee, shall examine for recommendation each new candidate regarding their Christian experience and their willingness to live according to this Church Covenant. All recommended candidates shall be presented to this Church for membership vote. If a prospective member is coming from another church of like faith, Calvary’s Church Clerk or the Church Clerk’s designee will contact that church and request commendation and verification of current membership. All candidates for membership, who have not experienced baptism by immersion, following their acceptance of Jesus as their Lord and Savior, shall be baptized by immersion.

“A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its two scriptural offices are that of pastor/elder/overseer and deacon. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor/elder/overseer is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.

The New Testament speaks also of the church as the Body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.”

Baptist Faith & Message 2000

Membership Classes

Our Membership classes are offered as 3 sessions that can completed at 1 time (intensive 3-hour class) or over the course of 3 consecutive Sunday mornings during the small group hour. Register for these classes by emailing angie@calvarydothan.com or calling the church office at 334-792-5159.

Meaningful Membership Intensive
December 7, 2026 • 1pm-4pm
Session 1, 2, & 3

Meaningful Membership
Session 1 • January 4 • 8:30am
Session 2 • January 11 • 8:30am
Session 3 • January 18 • 8:30am