As we look to the future of Calvary Church, we recognize it is essential to have continual development and growth, an open and inclusive membership and a governance model that i aligned with our God-given vision to be a fountainhead church. We are excited to announce the adoption of a new Church Constitution, effective 1 July 2024.

The new constitution marks a significant shift from a congregation-led model to a church council-led model of governance. It embraces a pluralistic model of leadership, similar to the early New Testament churches as in Acts 20:17-28, Titus 1:5-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-2.

Why A Need to Navigate Change

Our previous Church Constitution, adopted in 1985, has faithfully served us for nearly four decades. While it has been adequate for our congregation until now, we are embarking on changes to elevate Calvary Church to new heights. These changes will help us to grow into a future where we envision full and multiple services in the Calvary Convention Centre. Below, you will find illustrations detailing our new governance model :

From Vision to Reality : A Six-Year-Process of Collaborative Refinement

In 2018, our late Senior Pastor took the first steps towards this transformation by forming the Constitution Task Force. Initially, it included himself, an Associate Pastor, our church elder, a Deacon and a constitutional advisor. Over time, the team expanded to include three Associate Pastors and two Deacons, each bringing valuable insights.

Between August and September of 2023, we held 15 briefings for our church members. Of the 481 members who attended, the task force reviewed 176 feedback points, working diligently to refine draft constitution. On Sunday, 21 April 2024, we presented the final draft constitution and the initial members of the new Church Council to the members.

The New Constitution Adopted

On Sunday, 28 April 2024, at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), our voting members overwhelmingly supported the new constitution, which will take effect from 1 July 2024. The EGM also affirmed the appointment of members of the first Church Council:

We praise the Lord for His faithfulness, guidance and empowerment, which have enabled us to shape the future of Calvary Church as a united family in Christ. Interim Senior Pastor Petrina Guneratnam encouraged those present at the EGM, saying, "Now that a collective decision has been made, let us move forward as one body towards the call and vision given by God. The best is ahead of us."