“I HAVE DECIDED.”
We’re so excited that you want to learn more about baptism! Explore the powerful ways baptism reflects what it means to walk in the fullness of life with Christ—where the old is gone and new life has begun.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Everyone who is willing to repent of their sins and confess their belief in Christ should be baptized
(Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38-39)
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A person should be baptized at the time he or she trusts in Christ. Baptism is not just a symbol or a memorial of faith, but intended to offer a means of union with Christ and a benchmark of transformation, marking the place and time a person made a commitment to Christ (Romans 6:1-8).
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A person should be baptized to follow the example of Christ (Matthew 3:13-17), to obey Christ’s command (Matthew 28:18), to accept forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16), to receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38), to express trust in Christ (Acts 8:12-13), and to testify to God’s work in his or her life (Romans 6:1-8; Galatians 3:27). The only method by which the human soul can be wiped clean of sin is through the blood of Christ (Hebrews 9:27-10:7), and this “washing away” of sin is most clearly symbolized in the act of baptism (Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21).
The act of baptism cannot save an individual. We are saved only through accepting Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Baptism demonstrates the believer’s acceptance of Christ.
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You can wear anything you feel comfortable in for baptism. We will provide you with a baptism T-shirt to wear.
Women typically wear leggings or shorts underneath the T-shirt. Men usually wear swim trunks or athletic shorts.
Bring a towel and a change of clothes for afterward. We’ll have space for you to change.
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We encourage you to come 15 minutes before the service to get checked in and ready to go!
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Our prayer is that the next generation would be awakened to God’s heart and His deep love for them. We want baptism to be a decision your child can understand, own, and step into personally as they choose to follow Jesus with their life.
Our Family Ministry team would be honored to walk alongside you as you have conversations about faith and baptism with your child. If you have questions, need guidance, or simply want to talk through what readiness looks like, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Have more questions?
We would love to have a conversation with you about your decision to get baptized. Please come to the You Said Yes corner in the auditorium or stop by the Connect Center in the lobby. You can click “Start the Conversation” below.