Ready to Get Baptized?
What is Baptism?
A guide to understanding your decision to follow Jesus and the next steps you can take.
Why do you want to be baptized?
Baptism is personal. It’s not something anyone else can decide for you, and it’s not something we want you to rush into. This is simply a chance to share what’s been going on in your heart and why you’ve chosen to take this step. Baptism is about your response to Jesus and your desire to follow Him with your whole life.
A few questions to help you process:
1. What led you to want to be baptized?
2. When did you decide to follow Jesus?
3. What has changed in your life since then?
4. What do you believe about Jesus and what He has done for you?
Scripture calls us to be honest about our faith:“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith” - 2 Corinthians 13:5
Sharing Your Story & God’s
Your story matters. Learning to share how Jesus has changed your life helps others see that faith is real and personal. That is why we value filming and sharing your testimony! God often uses your testimony to encourage, challenge, and point people toward Him. Also, sharing God’s story (the Gospel: Who God is, what Jesus has done, and the hope we have in Him) helps others know Jesus and respond to Him in faith.
The Gospel
The gospel means the good news of what God has done to save us.
It starts with God.
God created us for a relationship with Him. He is holy, good, and perfectly just. He made us to know Him and walk with Him forever.
But sin broke that relationship.
All of us have chosen our own way instead of God’s way. Sin separates us from Him, and we can’t fix that on our own. No amount of effort, religion, or good behavior can erase guilt or make us right with God.
So God stepped in.
Jesus came as our Savior. He lived the perfect life we couldn’t live, died the death our sin deserved, and rose from the dead to give us new life.
Now God calls us to respond.
God invites us to turn from sin (repent), trust in Jesus alone, and follow Him as Lord. When we repent and believe, God forgives us, makes us new, and adopts us into His family.
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:27, 3:1-7; Romans 3:23, 6:3-4, 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 2:38
What Baptism Is and Is Not
Baptism IS:
- Baptism is a public declaration of a personal decision to follow Jesus.
- Baptism openly identifies you with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
- Going under the water represents your old life being buried; coming out represents new life in Jesus.
- Baptism expresses faith that already exists and shows what God has done in your heart.
- Baptism is an act of obedience. Jesus Himself commands His followers to be baptized.
- Baptism is connected in Scripture to repentance, belief, and a willingness to follow Christ.
- Baptism marks a new allegiance and a new way of living.
- Baptism is a one-time declaration that marks the beginning of life in Christ.
Baptism is NOT:
- Baptism is not what saves you; salvation comes through Christ alone.
- Baptism is not done to please family, friends, or the church, or because of pressure.
- Baptism is not a sign that life is now perfect or that everything is figured out.
- Baptism is not about becoming a better version of your old self.
- Baptism is not something repeated to “recommit” or “rededicate” your life to Christ.
I want to get baptized! So now what...
First, Consider whether or not baptism is the next step.
- If not, that’s ok! We will pray with you and be here when you are ready! (Be sure to download our app and check out our resources below.)
If baptism is a yes, you can:
- Schedule your testimony video in the link below
- Read the “Baptism Questions” below to help with that video.
- Keep an eye out for communication about a pre-baptism service meeting where we will give you a baptism shirt and walk through the service order. This typically happens the Sunday prior to our service.
Testimonial Video Questions:
For Adults:
- Please start by telling me your name and a little bit about yourself.
- How would you describe your life & faith before Christ?
- What were some challenges that you faced growing up?
- Did you go to church growing up? If so, what was your experience?
- Why are you choosing to be baptized today?
- Describe a time when you had an impactful moment in your faith.
- Who has had an impact on you in your faith journey? Specific people?
- How would you describe your life & faith now that you have accepted Christ?
- Looking back, how do you see God's hand at work in your life?
- Knowing where you were and where you are now, what advice would you give to someone who is listening to your testimony today?
For Children:
- Tell me your name, your favorite thing to do, and a fun thing about yourself
- Tell me about the ways you’ve had trouble without Jesus. Did you get mad? Fight with your siblings? Feel scared? Etc.
- Who is Jesus to you, and what does he do in your life?
- What does it mean to be baptized? Why do you want to be baptized?
- Who or what has helped you learn more about Jesus?
- What will be different in your life after you get baptized?
- What makes you happy about having Jesus in your life?
Baptism Resources
Here are some resources to help you understand more of what baptism means, and how to take your next step in faith.
Still Have Questions?
That’s okay! We are here to help and to walk with you as you work to make a meaningful decision in your faith journey. If you have additional questions and are not sure where to go, contact us! We can help.
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