We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Romans 6:4
What is Baptism?
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Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection.
We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family.
Our next Baptism is scheduled for December 22nd. Click the button below to sign up! Also, join us on Wednesday, December 18th at 6pm for a baptism class in the Welcome Center!
Our next Baptism is scheduled for December 22nd. Click the button below to sign up! Also, join us on Wednesday, December 18th at 6pm for a baptism class in the Welcome Center!
"When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!"
2 Corinthians 5:17
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We have a Made New shirt for you.
We also have shorts and towels available if needed.
We also have shorts and towels available if needed.
Invite Your Family
Bring your friends and family members to celebrate with you.
Attend a Baptism Service
Water baptism happens once a month.
Questions?
Why be baptized?
Those who are baptized are following Jesus' example and obeying His command.
“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” —Matthew 3:16–17
“Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” —Matthew 28:18–20
“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” —Matthew 3:16–17
“Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” —Matthew 28:18–20
What is the significance of baptism?
Water baptism is a public declaration of three very important things:
You are a follower of Jesus Christ.
“Those who accepted his message were baptized.” —Acts 2:41a
You are beginning a changed life in Christ.
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” —Romans 6:4
You are part of a new family.
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” —Galatians 3:26–27
You are a follower of Jesus Christ.
“Those who accepted his message were baptized.” —Acts 2:41a
You are beginning a changed life in Christ.
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” —Romans 6:4
You are part of a new family.
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” —Galatians 3:26–27
I have already been baptized. Should I be baptized again?
Your baptism should have signified you becoming a follower of Jesus, beginning a new life, and uniting with a new family. If your baptism did not reflect this change of life, then you should be baptized again.
Can my child be baptized?
We will baptize anyone kindergarten and up who understands what baptism symbolizes and wants to make that personal public declaration. We encourage any parents to partner with our Parkway Kids and Next Gen ministries to guide your children through these decisions of faith.
Can my infant be baptized?
Throughout the New Testament, the Bible teaches that baptism is a public expression of worship symbolizing the being MADE NEW and the new life we have when we follow Jesus. In the Bible we see that Jesus' parents dedicated him to the Lord (Luke 2:22–40), and he was later baptized as an adult (Matthew 3:16–17).
At Parkway we provide opportunities for child dedication similar to that of Jesus followed by baptism later when a child understands what baptism symbolizes and wants to make that personal public declaration. Please partner with Parkway Kids and our Next Gen ministry team to participate in one of our Child Dedication services.
At Parkway we provide opportunities for child dedication similar to that of Jesus followed by baptism later when a child understands what baptism symbolizes and wants to make that personal public declaration. Please partner with Parkway Kids and our Next Gen ministry team to participate in one of our Child Dedication services.