Baptism is a public declaration of our identity in Christ. It is not required for salvation, but is done as an act of obedience to Christ’s instruction (Matthew 28:19). The word ‘baptism’ comes from the Greek word “baptizo”, meaning to dip, plunge or submerge.

In light of that, we practice believer’s baptism by immersion. Baptism is a response to salvation – a public declaration of our identity in Christ through immersion into water. Just like a wedding band symbolizes a commitment between a husband and a wife, immersion symbolizes our union in Christ’s life, death, burial and resurrection. 

All who have declared Christ as their Lord and Savior should be baptized by immersion! In doing so, we are publicly identifying with Jesus’ experience (Romans 6:3-4), submitting to his command (Matthew 28:19), and declaring the gospel to the church family. If you are a transformed follower of Christ and you have not been baptized, there will never be a better time than now to take the next step of obedience in baptism!

Yes! A significant part of baptism is declaring to others that you are a transformed follower of Jesus Christ. Your baptism is a public profession of an inward faith. By being publicly baptized, you give the church an opportunity to see and celebrate a demonstration of the gospel! You also give attending unbelievers a glimpse of the gospel’s good news.