Baptism

“Those who accepted His message were baptized...” Acts 2:41

Why Baptism?

We believe baptism is an important step for new believers and for those who have recommitted their lives to Christ. We follow the New Testament example of Jesus and baptize by immersion (submerged in water). Baptism shows that you have put your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and that you share in His death and resurrection, illustrated by going under the water, then rising again out of the water. We would love to celebrate the next step of baptism with you!

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What is Baptism?

Baptism is a public proclamation of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. God created each of us to know and glorify Him, but our spiritual DNA, hijacked by sin, drives us away from His holy nature. We desire everything contrary to God’s holiness, and Scripture teaches that the penalty or “wages” of this sin is death – eternal separation from God (see Romans 6.23). Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, lived among us, died on the cross, and was raised from the dead to pay the penalty of sin for all who believe in Him. When we place faith in Jesus Christ, we receive God’s gift of forgiveness and new life in Christ. God restores our spiritual DNA, freeing us to know and glorify Him. Baptism is a public testimony that richly symbolizes these spiritual truths. Our descent into the water visualizes our death to the control of sin, and our emergence from the water proclaims our new life in Christ.

Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.
-Romans 6:3-5

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Be Baptized?

Since baptism is a public profession of the Christian’s personal faith in Jesus Christ’s sacrificial act, on our behalf, only those who have professed faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior should be baptized.

All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27

Why Should I Be Baptized?

Christian water baptism is an ordinance instituted by Jesus Christ, and it is important in the plan of God. Christ and the apostles showed the importance of this ordinance by observing it. Jesus walked many miles to be baptized, though He was without sin.

…and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3:21

When Should I Be Baptized?

Since baptism is a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ, it should be performed after one understands the Gospel, experiences God’s grace, and responds to it through faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism performed prior to these three things is representative if something other than new life in Christ and falls short of what Jesus calls us to do.

…then immediately he and his family were baptized… he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God. Acts 16:33-34

How Should I Be Baptized?

There are two major answers to the question, “How?” in regards to Baptism. 1. In the name of Jesus 2. By Immersion: The word “baptize” literally refers to some form of immersion in water. Every Baptism in Scripture was performed in this way.

…be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins… Acts 2:38

As Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Matthew 3:16

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I’m ready. What’s next?

Attend Service

Since baptisms happen on special Baptism Sundays, make plans to be in church for the next baptism opportunity.

Invite Friends and Family

Bring your friends and family to church with you so you can celebrate your baptism together!

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Bring yourself and your friends and family, we'll bring everything else! Seriously, we have everything you need to be baptized.