Rebaptism
The Church Manual uses the word "rebaptism" for several situations. However, only the first situation should be entered as Rebaptism and the others should be entered as an additional Baptism.
- Member renewing their commitment - enter as Rebaptism
- Person coming from other denominations - enter as Baptism
- Reinstating person previously removed from membership - enter as Baptism
Enter a Rebaptism using the following steps:
- 1
- Find the member's record
- 2
- Click the "Change Status" button
- 3
- For "Change", choose "rebaptized on", enter the rebaptism date and click the "Save" button.
Coming from other denominations
Individuals From Other Christian Communions
On biblical grounds, individuals from other Christian communions who have embraced Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and who have previously been baptized by immersion may request rebaptism. Church Manual, p 49
Previously removed
Apostasy and Rebaptism
Although apostasy existed in the apostolic church (Heb. 6:4-6), Scripture does not address the question of rebaptism. Ellen G. White supports rebaptism when members have apostatized and then are reconverted and wish to rejoin the Church. Church Manual, p 49
Reinstating Those Previously Removed From Membership
It is expected that readmission to membership will be done in connection with rebaptism. Church Manual, p 67
Church’s Position on Divorce and Remarriage
9. Readmittance to membership of those who have been removed for reasons given in the foregoing sections shall normally be on the basis of rebaptism. Church Manual, p 160