Baptism is going public about your faith in Jesus and communicating to the world your heart-felt commitment to following him.

It’s the next step after salvation!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baptism

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 shows others that you’ve decided to follow Jesus, and allows them to celebrate this decision with you (Acts 16:31-34). Baptism doesn’t save a person; it’s a symbol and celebration of salvation (1 Peter 3:21). The power that brought Jesus back to life is the same power Jesus uses to change our lives – and that’s worth getting excited about!

Why Should I Get Baptized?

Jesus instructs us to be baptized and set the example by being baptized (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 1:9). Obedience to Jesus shows we believe and follow Him. (1 John 2:3). Because Jesus went public about His love for us, we can go public about our love for Him. Being baptized shows that we turn away from a life of sin toward Jesus, the only one who can change us (Acts 2:38-41).

Why Submersion?

Baptisms in the Bible were by submersion. The original word for baptism most often referred to being immersed or submerged in water. Jesus was baptized by being submerged in the water and rising out of it (Matthew 3:16, Mark 1:10). Submersion in the water symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Being submersed underwater represents our death to sin and old way of life, and being raised out of the water is a picture of how Jesus raised us and gave us a fresh start in life (Romans 6:3-5).

How Do I Get Baptized?

We baptize individuals throughout the year and there are plenty of opportunities for you to be baptized. Signing up is really easy. All you have to do is answer some questions for us and submit the form. After that, someone from our team will contact you about the upcoming dates for baptism.