About Baptism
Baptism is a powerful and necessary step of every believer. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection. When we go into the baptism waters, it symbolizes death to sin and self, and as we come up out of the water, it symbolizes being raised up a new person in Christ. It is an acknowledgment to the world that you have decided to follow Jesus.
Jesus made His confession of faith public by being water baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example and His command. Water baptism is a step of obedience and the covenant seal of our relationship with Christ.
REQUIREMENTS
The only qualification for water baptism is to believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He died for your sins, and that He was resurrected, conquering death for you. Baptism is a symbol of the salvation that has already taken place in your life.
Jesus made His confession of faith public by being water baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example and His command. Water baptism is a step of obedience and the covenant seal of our relationship with Christ.
REQUIREMENTS
The only qualification for water baptism is to believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He died for your sins, and that He was resurrected, conquering death for you. Baptism is a symbol of the salvation that has already taken place in your life.
Questions
Should I be baptized again?
If you were baptized as a baby, before you personally accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, or before you truly understood the meaning of baptism, we may choose to be baptized again as a reflection of your own desire and commitment to Jesus, but it is not required.
Can my child be baptized?
Children must be old enough to believe and express their own decision to follow Jesus before being water baptized. This is a conversation for parents to have with their children and their pastors before a decision is made. As a general rule, we do not baptize young children until developmentally appropriate (around the age of 9). Children must be old enough to reflect upon their actions and make necessary steps to ensure they are following their commitment to Christ, and not out of obligation to their parents.
We highly encourage that family's who have not had their children dedicated before God choose this step, and allow the child to mature in faith before water baptism.
Can I be baptized if I have a special need?
Absolutely! Special arrangements are available for anyone with a special need.
What should I wear?
Please come prepared wearing dark, loose-fitting clothing (no skirts or dresses).
What should I bring?
Pack a bag with a towel and a change of clothing.
If you were baptized as a baby, before you personally accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, or before you truly understood the meaning of baptism, we may choose to be baptized again as a reflection of your own desire and commitment to Jesus, but it is not required.
Can my child be baptized?
Children must be old enough to believe and express their own decision to follow Jesus before being water baptized. This is a conversation for parents to have with their children and their pastors before a decision is made. As a general rule, we do not baptize young children until developmentally appropriate (around the age of 9). Children must be old enough to reflect upon their actions and make necessary steps to ensure they are following their commitment to Christ, and not out of obligation to their parents.
We highly encourage that family's who have not had their children dedicated before God choose this step, and allow the child to mature in faith before water baptism.
Can I be baptized if I have a special need?
Absolutely! Special arrangements are available for anyone with a special need.
What should I wear?
Please come prepared wearing dark, loose-fitting clothing (no skirts or dresses).
What should I bring?
Pack a bag with a towel and a change of clothing.