Purpose of baptism
Baptism is an important step of obedience for every person who has accepted Christ as his or her Savior. Our goal is to shepherd you through the baptism process so that you might be fully prepared for your baptism. We would encourage you to take some time to read, pray, and reflect as you begin the baptism process.
Next Steps
Baptism is an act of obedience and a way of publicly identifying with Jesus for those who have put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. As Christ was buried and raised to life, baptism represents that you have died to your old life (burial) and have been given a new life (resurrection). Baptism does not make you a believer, but it is a way of publicly showing that you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ. At Grace, we practice baptism by immersion because we believe it is the model presented in Scripture and the best picture of what has happened in someone’s life when they trust Christ.
We also believe baptism in the New Testament is a sign and a step of commitment into the family of God and a local church body. Therefore, we baptize people who have demonstrated a willingness to be fully functioning members of Grace Church.
The first step in the baptism process is for you to have a conversation with one of our pastors. They will listen to your story of how God has worked in your life and point you to information or steps that will help you prepare for baptism. We also have several resources available to provide supporting information to individuals and parents.
Baptism is an important step of discipleship at any age, and parents should be integrally involved in this decision with their child or student. We ask that children under the age of 18 have the consent of their parents before beginning the baptism process. We also encourage students with unbelieving parents to seek consent from their parents.
Parents, if you have questions about whether or not your child is ready, or if you want guidance in how to engage them in a conversation around baptism, check out the resources below.
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Baptism is an act of obedience and a way of publicly identifying with Jesus for those who have put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. As Christ was buried and raised to life, baptism represents that you have died to your old life (burial) and have been given a new life (resurrection). Baptism does not make you a believer, but it is a way of publicly showing that you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ. At Grace, we practice baptism by immersion because we believe it is the model presented in Scripture and the best picture of what has happened in someone’s life when they trust Christ.
We also believe baptism in the New Testament is a sign and a step of commitment into the family of God and a local church body. Therefore, we baptize people who have demonstrated a willingness to be fully functioning members of Grace Church.
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The first step in the baptism process is for you to have a conversation with one of our pastors. They will listen to your story of how God has worked in your life and point you to information or steps that will help you prepare for baptism. We also have several resources available to provide supporting information to individuals and parents.
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Baptism is an important step of discipleship at any age, and parents should be integrally involved in this decision with their child or student. We ask that children under the age of 18 have the consent of their parents before beginning the baptism process. We also encourage students with unbelieving parents to seek consent from their parents.
Parents, if you have questions about whether or not your child is ready, or if you want guidance in how to engage them in a conversation around baptism, check out the resources below.
