Whereas, The First Presidency is the authority that interprets the scripture and law of the church, including the requirements for church membership; and

Whereas, The Community of Christ invites all disciples to the Communion table regardless of their baptismal circumstances; and

Whereas, There is incongruence in our theology as it embraces those Christians not yet baptized in the Community of Christ and yet does not view their baptism as acceptable for church membership; and

Whereas, Our requirement that individuals must be rebaptized is problematic and growth-inhibiting in many parts of our worldwide church; and

Whereas, The church has received instruction saying, “Be respectful of tradition and sensitive to one another, but do not be unduly bound by interpretations and procedures that no longer fit the needs of a worldwide church.  In such matters direction will come from those called to lead” (Doctrine and Covenants 162:2d); therefore, be it

Resolved, That the World Conference request the First Presidency to examine the issue of rebaptism in the context of the worldwide mission of the Community of Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That following prayer, reflection, and discernment of God’s will for the Community of Christ, the First Presidency issue instructions relevant for today regarding requirements for church membership.