Baptism

Go public with your faith.

About Baptism

A Black man emerges from the water during his baptism, covering his face with his hands. A smiling minister beside him supports him in the wooden font.

Your First Step of Obedience

The Bible clearly teaches that baptism is the first step of obedience after surrendering to Christ: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins” (Acts 2:38). 

A Public Declaration of Faith

A Public Declaration of Faith

Baptism allows a believer to communicate to the world their heart-felt commitment to Christ. It shows that they have decided to put Christ at the center of their life, after coming into life-changing relationship with Him. Baptism is an outward picture of what has already taken place on the inside of a person.

A Symbol of Your Faith in Christ

A Symbol of Your Faith in Christ

Being baptized does not make you right with God, but it shows others that you have already trusted in what Christ did for you on the cross. Like a wedding ring in marriage, the action of baptism is a symbol of a commitment made, a declaration to others of the love and devotion you have for Christ. 

Sign Up for Baptism

Once you sign up for a baptism date and service time below, you’ll be added to the list for that weekend. More details and instructions will be emailed as the date gets closer.

For kids (ages 8–12):
After you sign up, a Grace Kids team member will reach out to schedule a short pre-baptism interview. If your child has a clear understanding of what baptism means, we’ll place them on our schedule for an upcoming baptism.

Baptism Classes

Baptism Classes

On the Saturday of your baptism weekend, we ask everyone being baptized to attend:
 • Spiritual Freedom Seminar 9–11:30 AM (for senior high and older).
 • Baptism Orientation 11:30 AM–12:30 PM (for everyone).

Baptism FAQ

Email Robin Walters

If you were baptized as an infant, we believe it was a dedication by your parents. Baptism in the Bible is a personal decision made by adults. If you’ve already been baptized, we’d love to see you take this step for yourself, declaring your commitment to follow Jesus. 

We practice full immersion, following the example in Scripture (Mark 1:9-10). If you have a medical condition that prevents full immersion, just let us know—we’ll work with you on an alternative. 

Children ages 8-12 can be baptized after a brief interview with our Grace Kids team. We want to make sure they understand the significance of baptism before taking this step. We don’t baptize children under 8, but we offer Child Dedication services where you can dedicate your young child to the Lord. Students 12+ follow the same baptism sign-up process as adults. 

My child is under 8 years of age: Learn more about Child Dedication.
My 8-12 year-old child wishes to be baptized: Child Baptism Sign-Up.