Water
Baptism

“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” ROMANS 6:4

Jesus said: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matt. 28:19 (see also, Acts 2:37, 38; Gal. 3:27, 28)

We believe that water baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, according to the command of our Lord, is a blessed outward sign of an inward work; a beautiful and solemn emblem reminding us that even as our Lord died upon the cross of Calvary so we reckon ourselves now dead indeed unto sin, and the old nature nailed to the tree with Him; and that even as He was taken down from the tree and buried, so we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we should walk in newness of life.

We believe that water baptism should be by submersion (whole body goes underwater), done publicly (it’s a public expression), and in the witness of the community (there are no individual Christians… we are part of the family of God).

Scripture References:

  • “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matt. 28:19 (see also, Acts 2:37, 38; Gal. 3:27, 28)
  • “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” – Rom. 6:4 (see also, Col. 2:12; 1 Pet. 3:20,21; Acts 22:16)
  • “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” – Acts 2:41 (see also, Matt. 28:19,20)

Step 1: Complete the water baptism request form at https://pc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/253258

Step 2: Set-up a meeting with a Pastor (via the front office) to discuss and confirm your desire for water baptism.

Step 3: Establish a day/time/location with the Pastor (from ‘Step 2) baptism.

Step 4: Pray about who to invite to your baptism – then invite them!

Step 5: Pray about what you want to share at your baptism (either live or pre-recorded on video). It could be a meaningful verse or summary of why you’ve decided to give your life to Jesus. Sharing isn’t required but is encouraged.

Step 6: Dress in modest/appropriate clothing and bring a change of clothes, towel, etc.

Step 7: Arrive early (at prescribed time) to practice the position of baptism and pray together.