Our church baptizes people with a three-fold purpose…

Jesus was baptized (Mark 1:9), and we want to follow His example. If you are ready to get baptized, we want to celebrate with you now—don't wait!

When you are laid back into the water, it symbolizes Jesus’ death – a life willingly laid down for your sin; submersion is a symbol of His being buried – closure; but that wasn’t the end – he was raised from the dead, symbolized by your being lifted from the water (Colossians 2:12). While baptism is a visual depiction of the gospel of Christ, it is also a testimony, we have died to our old life, laid it down and now are raised to a new life in Christ (Romans 6:2-4). Baptism is a personal statement of faith, not a tradition. It doesn’t make you a believer; it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not “save” you, only your faith in Christ can do that. Baptism is like a wedding ring – it’s the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart. Jesus said in Matthew 10:32-33… If you don’t openly confess me before men; I will deny you before my father.

Jesus was baptized (Mark 1:9), and we want to follow His example. We also want to obey His command to go and baptize (Matthew 28:19). It is usually not recommended to delay baptism; Biblical examples are to be baptized almost immediately following a person’s commitment to follow Christ.