What Baptism Is
Baptism is a public declaration of a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ.
It is an outward expression of an inward transformation. When someone is baptized, they are identifying with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and declaring that their life now belongs to Him.
Baptism symbolizes three core gospel truths:
New Life in Christ
Going under the water represents dying to the old life. Coming out of the water represents being raised to new life in Jesus.
Source: Romans 6:3–4Obedience to Jesus
Jesus commanded His followers to be baptized as an act of obedience and discipleship. Baptism does not save us, but it is a clear step of obedience after placing faith in Christ.
Source: Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:38Public Identification with Christ
Baptism is a public confession that Jesus is Lord. It is a moment where belief becomes visible before God, the church, and the world.
Source: Matthew 10:32; Acts 8:36–38
Who Should Be Baptized
Baptism is for anyone who has personally placed their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Throughout the New Testament, belief always comes before baptism.
Source: Acts 2:41; Acts 16:31–33
If you have decided to follow Jesus and have not yet been baptized, baptism is your next step.
Why We Baptize by Immersion
We practice baptism by full immersion in water because it best reflects the biblical examples and the meaning of baptism as burial and resurrection.
Source: Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; John 3:23
A Moment of Celebration
Baptism is a joyful moment for the entire church. Heaven rejoices when a life is surrendered to Jesus, and the church celebrates what God is doing.
Source: Luke 15:7
If you are ready to take this step or want to learn more, we would be honoured to walk with you. Baptism is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of a new life in Christ.