Baptism
What is Baptism?
We believe baptism is an outward expression of an internal reality - the washing and renewal that happens when we confess Jesus is our Savior and Lord. Baptism does not save a person; it is a proclamation and celebration.
Why Baptism?
Baptism provides an opportunity for believers to celebrate with the local church as they make a formal profession of their faith.
The Process
Once you have completed the registration, you will be contacted by a Pastor to go over your testimony and talk about why you want to be baptized. There will be a short Baptism Orientation class that will take place the week before your baptism.
Baptism Stories
Upcoming Baptisms
What the Scripture Says
We are commanded to be baptized in Matthew 28:19-20 and we follow Jesus’ example in Matthew 3:13-17 when He was baptized by John the Baptist. As the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 6:3-4, it also identifies us with Jesus’ death and resurrection.
A New Life in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that “in Christ, we are a new creation.” Stepping into the waters of baptism symbolizes the cleansing that has already occurred by God’s grace and the new life one has in Jesus Christ.
Service Details
The Apostle Paul shares a picture of baptism in Colossians 2:12. With this in mind, we baptize by immersion one time backwards. This represents what occurred at your conversion to faith in Jesus Christ. As you enter the water backwards, it is a beautiful picture of the washing of your sin through death to the old way of life. As you come up out of the water, it symbolizes your new life in Christ.
FAQs
Who is eligible for baptism?
What is the difference between infant baptism and believer’s baptism?
How should I prepare for my baptism?
