Baptism Stories

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Are you interested in being baptized at Generations Church? Click the Contact Us button below to let us know. The Baptism team will help you take the next steps.

Should I be baptized?

Baptism comes after believing in and personally trusting in Jesus Christ. This is called "believer's baptism". If you have made Jesus your Lord and Savior and have not been baptized since doing so then baptism is for you. If you have not yet done this, we invite you to find out what it means to trust in Jesus.

Why Baptism?

When a person enters in to new life with Jesus, the Bible tells us that all of heaven rejoices. Baptism is an outward symbol of the inward commitment to Christ. Baptism is our statement to the public of belonging to Jesus. If you have accepted Christ, we would love to baptize you and share this special decision with you to go public with your faith!

If you have questions about baptism: Why should I be baptized? I’ve already been baptized. Do I have to do it again? Does it matter if someone is sprinkled or dunked? Click this LINK to contact us with your specific questions. One of our Baptism team members would be glad to talk with you more.

Note: Children 2nd - 5th grade interested in baptism will chat with our Treehouse team where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, please contact us and leave a note that your child is interested in baptism.

What Baptism is Not

Watch this short What Baptism is Not video to get a quick synopsis of the Biblical view of baptism. Great for all ages.

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MORE ABOUT BAPTISM

Who should be baptized?

Every person who has made the decision to believe in Christ.

“Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized.” Acts 2:41

“But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News…and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12

The one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ! We don’t baptize children until they’re old enough to understand and believe.

When should I be baptized?

As soon as you have believed! You shouldn’t delay.

“Those who believed…were baptized…that day!” Acts 2:41

“Then Philip began with the Scripture and told him the Good News about Jesus. As they traveled, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look here is some water! Why shouldn’t I be baptized right now?” Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The official answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.” Acts 8:36–39 (Paraphrase)

Can I get baptized if I’ve already been baptized?

If you have NOT been baptized since you personally made the conscious decision to trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, believing that He was crucified and raised from the dead (Romans 10:9-10), then your next step is baptism. Getting baptized after this decision of faith does not devalue a prior experience but reflects your desire to be baptized as an act of personal obedience according to the way Jesus instructed his followers. However, if you were baptized after trusting in Jesus, there’s no need to be baptized again.