The Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches

Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) churches practice believer baptism and regular (usually monthly) Communion. Many congregations combine Communion with services for healing and cleansing from sin. The Christian and Missionary Alliance observes the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. Although not called sacraments, they are generally viewed as sacramental in nature: as outward and visible signs of an inward and spiritual grace. The C&MA practices believer baptism by immersion. Some churches hold baptismal services in a public place, using running or standing water. Other churches hold them in the church building and utilize a baptistery. In our church, we purposely make this a very public event held as often as necessary at a local lake. It is a time of celebration preceded by an all-church picnic. The baptismal service itself begins with a time of worship including the ministry of the Word. Prior to the actual baptism, the candidates are led through several …