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Baptism is an important step in your journey with Jesus. If you would like to make this commitment at our next Baptism service, click the link below and we'll get you connected with more information.

Our next baptism service is November 3.
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Baptism is first and foremost an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual reality of union and friendship with Christ. It is a sign and symbol of spiritual regeneration and reconciliation with Christ and incorporation into Christ, His body, and His cause. Going under the water pictures Christ’s life, death, burial, and resurrection. Your future is sealed with Christ and His kingdom.
The water is also a symbolic sign and seal of the washing away of your sin by the regenerating, cleansing power of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a profound spiritual picture of passing through the waters of judgment safely, of dying and rising with Christ, and having your sins totally washed away, showing that you are now a friend of God. God calls us to repent and empowers us to change from the inside out by His grace.
It reflects our voluntary response to God’s sovereign redemptive work and demonstrates that God has given us the grace to believe. When a person makes a credible profession of faith, baptism serves to illustrate their entrance into the instrument of God’s kingdom on earth.
Through baptism, the Holy Spirit desires to fill and empower us afresh, manifesting the presence of the Kingdom. Those who truly belong to Christ are indwelled by the Spirit. And the Father is eager to reveal truth, give spiritual gifts and grace to His children through the Holy Spirit.

The Story of Baptism

“And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And this was his message: ‘After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.’ At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’”
Mark 1:4-11 NIV

Jesus was commissioned by the Father and the Holy Spirit for ministry at His baptism, and God extends His same blessings to us and empowers us to a life of humble service to others.

The Process of Baptism

Joining with the global church, we experience a simple and profound declaration in baptism. We ask 2 essential questions: “Do you know God loves you?” “Is it your desire to follow Jesus all the days of your life” As you answer “Yes!” To both questions, we recognize your public profession of faith.

We baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Buried with Christ and raised to new life!

What To Expect

As we begin the baptism portion of our service, after worship, Pastor Kurt will invite you to come to the baptismal.

You will be asked, “Is it your desire to follow Jesus all the days of your life,” or a similar expression of faith, to which you may audibly respond.

Participants will then be called to enter the baptismal in the order you have been given in advance.

The water will be warmed to a suitable temperature for your comfort. Carefully climb the steps into the baptismal and sit down on the built-in bench.

The leader will ask you to hold your nose closed, then place their hand over yours. Additionally, the leader will place their hand on your back for stability as you are baptized. The leader will submerge you under the water while saying, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Buried with Christ and raised to new life.”


You can expect lots of cheering from those in attendance, and you may feel a range of emotions as the Holy Spirit meets you in that moment.

As you are able, you will be invited to stand and carefully exit the baptismal. You will be assisted down the steps and are welcome to grab your towel and exit to change into your dry clothes.