Baptism

What We Believe and How to Sign Up

About Baptism

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). 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. 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.


Have a question about baptism? Email Pastor Gregg Carrick at [email protected]

How does Grace explain Baptism?

Sign up for Baptism

After you have signed up for a baptism date and service time (below), you’ll be added to a list for that date. Specific details will follow as the date approaches.

If your child (age 8-12) is interested in baptism, after sign-up, you’ll be contacted to schedule a pre-baptism interview with one of our Grace Kids ministry team. If your child has a clear understanding of what baptism is, we can place them on our schedule for a baptism date.

Child Baptism Sign-Up

(Ages 8-12)

Adult Baptism Sign-Up

(Ages 13+)

Baptism Classes

On the Saturday of your baptism weekend, we ask that those being baptized attend:

Spiritual Freedom Seminar 9 AM – 11:30 AM (for age Senior High and older)
Baptism Orientation 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (for Everyone)

Upcoming Dates

  • August 20, 2023 @ Beulah Beach
  • November 19, 2023

Baptism FAQ

What if I’ve already been baptized? Can I do it again?

Many people’s parents had them baptized as infants or children. We believe that parents do what they think is best, as a way to dedicate their children to the Lord, but the Bible only gives examples of adults who made the decision for themselves.  If you were baptized as an infant, we’d love to see you take this step of obedience to declare for yourself that you wish to follow Jesus with your whole life.

Does it matter whether someone is sprinkled or dunked?

We follow the examples given in Scripture, baptizing by full-immersion (Mark 1:9-10). If you have a medical condition which prohibits full-immersion, please let us know and we will come up with alternatives for you, so you can still take this public step of obedience to Christ.

My child wishes to be baptized – how old do they need to be in order to be baptized?

If your child is 8-12 years old, we’ll contact you to set up a brief interview with one of our Grace Kids ministry team. We’ll have a conversation with you and your child about baptism, to be sure your child has a clear understanding of the abstract significance of baptism before taking this step. We do not baptize children under 8 years of age. We do, however, have regularly scheduled Child Dedication services, where you can publicly dedicate your young child to the Lord at one of our worship services. Students ages 12+ up are asked to complete the same baptism sign-up form as an adult.

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.

Do you have a new family member? Grace offers child dedications throughout the year. More information here.