Baptism
The Heart Behind Baptism
Something powerful happens when we say “yes” to Jesus — and baptism is how we show it. It’s a visible picture of an invisible change. When you step into the water, you’re declaring that your old life is gone and your new life has begun. You’re telling the world, “I belong to Jesus.”
If you’re ready to explore baptism, let us know on the Next Steps form.
Why It Matters
Baptism doesn’t make us right with God — it shows the world what He’s already done in our hearts.
It’s a way of saying, “I’m all in.”
Through baptism, we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, and we proclaim that same resurrection power is at work in us.
If you’re ready to take this next step, or even if you’re just curious about what it means, we’d love to walk with you.
When a kid begins to ask questions about following Jesus, we celebrate that curiosity and take it seriously. Kimberley McElroy, our Pastor for Kids and Families, is ready to help kids explore faith at a their own pace through conversations and resources designed to help them understand what baptism means.
If your child is interested in baptism, we’ll help you know when they’re ready and what comes next. Just use the Next Steps form.
Baptism for Kids
Baptism Questions
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Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change — a public declaration that you’ve trusted Jesus for forgiveness and new life. It symbolizes being washed clean and raised to live in Him.
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We baptize the way Jesus was baptized — by immersion in water — because it best represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.
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If you were baptized before personally choosing to follow Jesus, we invite you to consider believer’s baptism, a personal step of obedience that reflects your own mature decision of faith.
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Before your baptism, you’ll meet briefly with one of our pastors who will walk you through what to expect. Baptisms take place during our Sunday worship gatherings, where your story of faith becomes part of our shared celebration.
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Absolutely — in fact we insist! Once you let’s us know about your interest in baptism, a pastor will schedule a time for a conversation with you. The pastor will listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you decide what’s next for you. Just fill out a Next Steps form to get started.