Baptism at Emmanuel
Who Should Get Baptized?
At Emmanuel, we believe the Bible teaches that everyone who has repented of sin and placed their faith in Jesus should be baptized. Baptism is often one of the first steps of obedience for a new believer.
You don’t need to be perfect or have everything “together”—only a sincere desire to follow Jesus. Many people hesitate, thinking they need to fix parts of their life first, but that’s not what the Bible teaches. You’re ready to be baptized as soon as you understand what it means and are willing to take that step of obedience.
Why Get Baptized?
At Emmanuel, we believe that baptism is a fundamentally important step in the life of a Christian. It is often the first step in becoming a disciple and follower of Christ, and an important act of identification within the church.
We believe that baptism is a matter of the heart. As a person grows in their faith, a desire to be identified with Christ will result in an eagerness to go through the waters of baptism. It is the duty of the Elders and Pastors to encourage all believers to be baptized by immersion and, in doing so, demonstrate obedience and a closer walk with Jesus, our Saviour.
During our Baptism Course, you’ll learn what Scripture teaches about baptism. In short, we believe in baptism for four main reasons:
- Jesus was baptized.
- The Apostles taught it.
- It allows you to publicly declare your faith in Christ.
- Jesus commanded it! Baptism is an act of obedience and a public testimony of what He has done in your life.
How do I Get Baptized?
We generally plan three to four baptismal services throughout the year during our worship services. Before being baptized, each person is required to take a baptism course led by a staff member, often in a small group setting.
On the day of baptism, each person is asked to share a brief testimony of their spiritual journey and answer the question, “Why do you want to be baptized?” They are also welcome to have someone who has had an important spiritual impact on their life stand with them and pray for them as they are baptized.
Download a Biblical Guide to Baptism.
If you are interested in being baptized or would like more information, please let us know by filling out the form below, and one of our staff members will contact you.