Experience Baptism!

Baptism is an important step in the life of a Christian. The New Testament teaches that new believers were baptized directly after they received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior; there was no delay.

Baptism is also an act of obedience to the command of Christ. It symbolizes the spiritual cleansing through divine forgiveness and newness of life experienced by believers by virtue of their identification with Christ in His death and resurrection.

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior and wish to take that all important next step by following His command to be baptized, register below and experience God's life changing power.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit," Matthew 28:19 (NASB)

View Video Highlights of our Celebration Sunday Baptisms - April 30, 2006

Next Baptism Opportunity

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Online Baptism Registration

If you would like to be baptized at our next baptism service, send an email to the church office with your name, address, phone and which baptism service you would like to be a part of. If you have a preference of who will baptize you, please include that information as well. We will send you all the relevant information you will need (like what time to arrive and what to wear, etc.). Send an email to: church@southwinds.org

Baptism FAQ

Why should I be baptized?

• To follow the example set by Christ [Mark 1:9].
• Because Christ commands it [Matthew 28:19-20]
• It demonstrates that I really am a believer [Acts 18:8]

What is the meaning of baptism?

• It illustrates Christ’s burial and resurrection [1 Cor 15:3-4; Col 2:12]
• It illustrates my new life as a Christian [2 Cor 5:17; Rom 6:4]

Why be baptized by immersion?

• Because Jesus was baptized that way [Matthew 3:16]
• Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion [Acts 8:38-39]
• The word “baptize” means “to submerge under water.”
• It best symbolizes a burial and resurrection.

Who should be baptized?

Every person who has believed in Christ [Acts 2:41; 8:12-13]

hen should I be baptized?

As soon as you have believed. The sooner the better [Acts 2:41; 8:35-38]

What if I was baptized as an infant/child, should I be baptized again?

• Yes, if you have come to believe in Christ and have a personal relationship with Him since [Matthew 28:19-20].
• No, if you wee originally baptized by immersion as a declaration of your personal faith in Christ.

What if I was baptized by sprinkling or pouring…should I be baptized?

We encourage people to be baptized by immersion as described in the Bible (see question 3) and require this for church membership.

When should I let my children be baptized?

When you are convinced that they have a genuine faith in Christ and can understand what they are doing. This is a judgment call by the parents (Please pick up a Children’s Baptism Workbook from the church office to work through with your child if you they may be ready).