Is Baptism Your Next Step?
Life is full of next steps, each one bringing us closer to the God who created us and loves us. If you’ve made the decision to follow Christ, one of the most valuable next steps you can take is baptism.
Keep reading to find out more about baptism, what baptism looks like at Life.Church, and how you can get baptized.
What Is Baptism All About?
In Matthew 3, Jesus chose to get baptized before starting His ministry here on Earth. When we make that same choice, we’re living how Jesus lived. Later, in Matthew 28, Jesus told His followers to go and baptize others. As we get baptized and baptize others, Jesus’ message of love spreads around the world.
When we go down into the water, we’re reminded of Jesus’ death on the cross and how His sacrifice covered our sins. When we come out of the water, we’re reminded that three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and securing eternal life for us. Baptism is a symbol—not just for us, but for our friends and family as well—that the old is gone and the new has come.
When you make a life-changing decision, you want to tell everyone about it! Baptism is an opportunity for you to celebrate with your friends and family and tell others about the hope you’ve found in Jesus.
What Does Baptism Look Like at Life.Church?
Each Life.Church service lasts one hour, and baptisms happen during the first half of the service during worship.
If you sign up to be baptized, your pastor will reach out and tell you when to arrive at church and any other details you need to know. When you arrive, you'll check in and receive your free baptism t-shirt and bag.
After receiving your items, you'll change into your baptism t-shirt and extra clothes. Your pastor will walk you through getting in and out of the baptism pool.
You’ll be guided throughout the entire process, and your pastor will be available to answer any questions you have.
Not Near a Life.Church Location? You Can Still Get Baptized!
If you attend Life.Church digitally and aren’t able to get to a location, we can help with your baptism no matter where you are! Anyone anywhere can be baptized if they are a follower of Jesus, have a body of water to use, and have another believer to help them through the process.
You may be at a house in a bathtub, in a pool, or even in a large body of water like a river or ocean. Wherever you get baptized, your church is cheering you on from around the world.
How Can You Get Baptized?
The first step to getting baptized is letting us know you’re interested! Fill out the form below, and a pastor will reach out to you to connect and help you take the next step.
Learn More About Baptism
If you’re interested in learning more about baptism, our church has created resources just for you!
What Is Baptism?
A 3-Day Bible Plan
Whether you have questions about baptism or you're just looking for a short devotional to read before or after being baptized, this Life.Church Bible Plan is a great place to start.
Who Started Water Baptism?
It’s normal to have lots of questions about baptism. You might be asking things like, “What is water baptism?” and “How does baptism actually work?” This article digs deep into these questions and more.
What Do I Do After Baptism?
Baptism is a great step to take after following Jesus, but knowing what to do after baptism isn’t always so clear. In this article, you’ll find three next steps you can take after getting baptized.