Pastoral Care & Communications
Pastor Jeff Stockford
This department gives oversight to the various areas of pastoral
Care, including; hospital visitation, nursing home/shut-ins, funerals and
weddings, while continuing to give oversight to the Communications Department. This position serves as a direct
representative of the Lead Pastor’s office helping to ensure that the family
members of Calvary Assembly receive excellent pastoral service and care in
their times of crisis and challenge.
Water Baptism
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
- Matthew 28:19
The Meaning of Baptism
Based upon the New Testament account, water baptism is one’s rightful response to Christ’s command recorded in Matthew 28. While baptism is not the agency of salvation it does serve as a significant, outward sign, or testimony, of the inward work of regeneration which occurred the instant Christ was received by faith as Savior and Lord. It speaks of obedience in one’s life. It also speaks of submission to Christ’s Lordship and leadership. Just as importantly, it speaks of unity, submission, and commitment to His body, the church.
The Mode of Baptism
Identification with Christ in His death and burial is most clearly depicted through immersion. Being fully submersed in water is consistent with the Biblical pattern of baptism in the early church, as well as Jesus’ baptism, while the coming up out of the water speaks of one’s reception and participation in the present and future benefits of Christ’s resurrection. Romans 6: 3 - 4
For those wanting to benefit from this special opportunity, there is a required instructional class, explaining why we baptize at Calvary on the Sunday mornings one week prior to the Water Baptism, which will be part of the 10:00 AM Sunday Worship Service. If you are a child, teen or adult and would like to be part of the next church-wide Water Baptism, please contact the Assimilation Ministries Office at (407) 644-1199, ext. 223 or by e-mail, pattyvancleave@calvaryorlando.org pattyvancleave@calvaryorlando.org pattyvancleave@calvaryorlando.org to learn more.
2008 Water Baptisms
| Required Class |
Water Baptism |
| November 30th |
December 7th |
Guest Information & Greeter Team Ministry
First impressions are essential for making Calvary Assembly a place where everyone feels welcomed. That makes Calvary Greeter Ministry a key area to serve. Volunteers serve as greeters, information suppliers and campus guides for visitors attending Sunday morning services and special events. Flexible monthly service schedules are available for any one wishing to serve.
Visitor Reception
Volunteers serve on rotation as hosts/hostesses who greet guests and serve refreshments during our weekly Visitor Reception in the Chapel on Sunday mornings immediately following the 10:00 AM service. Hosts will be trained to discuss Calvary's vision and ministry opportunities.
Water Baptism
Volunteers assist with registering candidates for baptism, along with organizing and assigning robes, towels, etc., the day of the baptisms as well as helping during the previous week’s class. Baptisms typically occur once every three months.
For more information about these areas of service, please contact the Pastoral Care & Communication Office at (407) 644-1199 ext 222
If you would like to volunteer and be a part of this ministry please click here
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