HOW SHOULD i be baptized?

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The Greek word for baptism is “baptizo” and it literally means to “immerse, dip under, submerge”. For the first 1200 years of Christian history, immersion was the universally accepted mode of baptism. Every baptism in the New Testament was by  immersion as seen in the above scriptures.

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What should I wear?

Private areas for changing will be provided. We have baptismal garments for you to wear, but you may

want to bring a t-shirt and shorts to wear underneath.

Will I have to say anything?

Yes. You will be asked to make your public confession of Christ and express your desire to follow Him.

This can be done in your own words or simply by answering the question, “Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and He died on the cross to save you from your sin and He is your Lord and Savior?”

“. . .that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NASB)

Does this make me a member of the church?

The church is the Body of Christ. When you are baptized into Christ, you become a member of the

Body of Christ because you are now “in Christ.” No human can make you a member of the church

because it is the Lord who adds you to His church. Being baptized is the beginning of a lifelong

journey of walking with Jesus—something we are all doing together as the church! As disciples

(followers) of Christ, we all work together to help others know of the wonderful salvation found in

Jesus!

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:46-47

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20