Get Ready
The Bridge uses a small baptismal pool inside the church, and the water is heated. You will be fully clothed during your baptism.
Take Your Next Step
Baptism
Baptism is a personal and public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. It is a way of identifying with His death, burial, and resurrection and celebrating the new life we have through Him.
If you have placed your faith in Jesus and are ready to take this step, we would be honored to celebrate baptism with you.
Why Baptism?
A Public Expression of Faith
Baptism represents our identification with Jesus Christ. Going beneath the water pictures His death and burial, while being raised out of the water points to His resurrection and the new life we have in Him.
Baptism does not save us. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism is a public testimony of that faith and a meaningful step of obedience for someone who has chosen to follow Him.
What to Expect
On the Day of Your Baptism
Baptisms are generally held on Sunday after the worship service. Friends and family are welcome to stay and celebrate with you.
Be Baptized
You may be baptized by the pastor, a small group leader, or another person who has played an important part in your faith journey.
Celebrate
People from the church will stay to celebrate with you. Friends and family are welcome to take photos or video, and you will receive a baptism certificate afterward.
Be Prepared
What to Bring
A few simple items will help you feel comfortable after your baptism.
- A towel
- A dry change of clothes
- Clothing you are comfortable wearing in the baptismal
- A hair dryer or other personal items you may want afterward
Bathrooms are available for changing after your baptism.
The Bridge may photograph baptisms for church communications. If you do not want your photos shared publicly, please let the team know.
Common Questions
Questions About Baptism
Why is baptism important?
Baptism follows the example and teaching of Jesus and gives believers an opportunity to publicly identify themselves as followers of Christ.
Why does The Bridge baptize by immersion?
The Bridge practices baptism by immersion because the baptism accounts described in Scripture involve going into and coming up out of the water. Immersion also provides a clear picture of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.
When should I be baptized?
Baptism is a step for someone who has placed their faith in Jesus Christ and understands what baptism represents. You do not need to wait until you feel spiritually “perfect” before being baptized.
What about children?
At The Bridge, children are baptized when they are old enough to personally believe in Jesus and understand the meaning of baptism.
Baby and child dedication is a separate opportunity for parents who want to publicly commit to raising their child in faith.
Can members of my family be baptized together?
Yes. If each person understands the meaning of baptism and has personally placed their faith in Christ, family members are welcome to be baptized together.
Will I have to say anything during my baptism?
The person baptizing you will introduce you and ask you to affirm your faith in Jesus before you are lowered into the water and raised back up.
You will not be expected to give a long speech.
I was baptized as a baby. Should I be baptized again?
The Bridge encourages baptism by immersion after a person has consciously chosen to follow Jesus. If your earlier baptism took place before you were able to make that decision for yourself, you may choose to be baptized as a personal public declaration of your faith.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Let us know you are interested in baptism and someone from The Bridge will help you prepare for your baptism day.