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Baptism

Buried with Christ. Raised to walk anew.

Baptism is a public declaration of an inward decision. It's a beautiful, biblical step in your walk with Jesus.

A Public Declaration

"Therefore we are buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

— Romans 6:4

Baptism by immersion is the way the New Testament church baptized believers — fully submerged under water, then raised up. It's a powerful picture of what's already happened on the inside: the old life buried, the new life raised in Christ.

At St. Paul we baptize believers — anyone who has personally trusted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior — by full immersion. It's a sacred, joyful moment for the person being baptized and for the whole church family witnessing it.

Understanding Baptism

What it is and isn't.

Baptism IS
  • A public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ
  • An act of obedience to Christ's command
  • A symbolic burial of the old life and resurrection of the new
  • A celebration with the church family
  • For believers who have made a personal decision to follow Jesus
Baptism IS NOT
  • A requirement to earn salvation — Christ alone saves
  • Something that washes away sin (only Jesus does that)
  • A ritual that "completes" your faith
  • Something to be done before genuine belief
  • For infants — at St. Paul we baptize believers, not babies
What To Expect

Your baptism day.

i.

Before

You'll meet briefly with Pastor Johnson or a deacon to talk about your faith and what baptism means to you. We'll also explain the practical details — what to wear, where to change.

ii.

What to Wear

A baptismal robe is provided. You'll wear modest clothing underneath that's okay to get wet — usually shorts and a t-shirt. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, and toiletries.

iii.

During

During Sunday worship, you'll be baptized in the baptismal pool at the front of the sanctuary. Pastor Johnson will say a few words, baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the congregation will rejoice with you.

iv.

After

You'll change clothes and rejoin worship. We'll take photos with you and your family. The whole church celebrates with you — this is a milestone moment.

For Parents & Children

When is a child ready?

At St. Paul, we don't baptize infants. We believe baptism follows a personal decision to trust Christ — and that's something children make on their own when they're ready.

If your child is asking questions about Jesus, faith, and baptism, that's beautiful — and we'd love to help you walk with them. Pastor Johnson is happy to meet with you and your child to talk through what they understand and whether they're ready to take this step.

There's no rush. Some children are ready at 8, others at 12. The conversation matters more than the calendar.

Ready To Take The Step?

Let's schedule it.

Reach out to Pastor Johnson and we'll walk you through everything. Baptisms typically happen on the second Sunday of each month, but we're flexible.

Schedule baptism