Baptism

water baptism

If you have recently decided to follow Jesus or if you’ve never been water baptized, we invite you to take this next step in your faith journey.

Baptism is an outward declaration of the inward decision you have made to surrender your heart to Jesus.  It is a significant moment that will serve as a reminder that your past is dead and buried,  and that you are a new creation in Christ Jesus.  Baptism is also an amazing opportunity to celebrate what God has done in your life alongside your family and friends.

Ready to take the step in faith?  Let us know who you are, so you can participate in the next baptism event.  We can’t wait to celebrate this important milestone with you!

The Importance of Baptism:

Obedience to God's Word

Baptism is an act of obedience, following Jesus' example & instruction.
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them…”  [Matthew 28:19]

Public Declaration of Faith

It symbolizes a believer’s public confession of faith and identification with Christ.
“Whoever acknowledges me before others,  I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”
[Matthew 10:32]

Dead to Sin,  Alive in Christ

Baptism illustrates the believer’s unity with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection.
 “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death… that we too may live a new life.”  [Romans 6:4]

Washing Away of Sins

Though symbolic, baptism represents inner cleansing and a new beginning.
 “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on His name.”  [Acts 22:16]
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common questions

1. What is baptism?
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change.  It’s a public declaration of how Jesus changed your life.  Being baptized demonstrates to others that you have made the decision to follow Jesus,  and gives them the opportunity to celebrate this decision with you (Acts 16:31-34).
Baptism is not what saves us;  it’s a symbol and celebration of salvation,  and a representation of how we have been united with Christ in His death,  burial,  and resurrection (1 Peter 3:21).  The same power that raised Jesus from the grave is now alive in us – and that’s something worth celebrating!
2. Why should I baptized? 
Jesus instructs us to be baptized and set the example for us by being baptized Himself (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 1:9).
Obedience to Jesus shows we believe and follow Him (1 John 2:3).  Because Jesus was public about His love for us,  we should be public about our love for Him.  Being baptized shows that we have turned away from a life of sin and turned toward Jesus - the only One who can change us (Acts 2:38-41).
3. When is the best time to be baptized?
For everyone who decides to follow Jesus,  baptism is the next step.  Anyone who commits his or her life to following Jesus is ready to be baptized (Acts 8:12).
4. Do I need to be baptized again?
If you haven’t been baptized by immersion since you decided to follow Jesus,  we want to help you take your next step of being baptized.  Once you’ve taken that step,  there’s no need to be baptized again.  God never asks us to take a next step that isn’t good for us.  He always gives us more than we deserve or can imagine,  including the joy we receive from obeying Him by doing what He asks of us.