Start fresh with Jesus!
When you get baptized, you are saying the following three things listed below. If you’re in agreement with these statements and understand the significance of this act, then you’re ready to get baptized! Continue spending time in prayer and thank God for salvation along with the opportunity to declare your faith in Christ through this outward celebration of your new life in Him.
Declare
“I declare my allegiance to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I am disassociating from my old lifestyle, symbolically burying it by going down under water.”
Jesus Christ
“I associate myself with the message and person of Jesus Christ and wish to identify myself as one of His followers. As I publicly declare my faith, I am showing others that my heart is committed to Him.”
100%
“I declare that I will fully yield myself to Jesus and to the Spirit of grace and fully immerse myself in His truth. I desire to know Him, love Him and obey Him, allowing Him to overtake my life—as symbolized by being fully immersed (as opposed to sprinkled) in water.”
Next Steps
Prior to being baptized, please make sure you have filled out the Water Baptism Registration.
Preparing for Baptism:
Things to Do:
* Shower or bathe prior to attending the baptism service.
* Do not wear jewelry.
* Please do not use oils or lotions on your skin or hair before baptism.
What to bring:
* Toiletries, if desired (i.e. comb/brush, personal hygiene products, etc.)
* Towel(s): Bring at least 1 large towel per person.
* Swimming cap, if desired
* Complete change of clothes
* Clothes for baptism (please see below.)
Clothing Requirements:
Women:
* Clean, full underwear with a close inner garment such as a T-shirt
* A loose-fitting dark colored shirt over undergarments
* Dark colored pants or shorts (long shorts please)
Men:
* Clean underwear and T-shirt
* Dark colored overshirt
* Dark colored pants or shorts (long shorts please)
Cherish the Moment
Capturing photos and/or videos is absolutely allowed and recommended! We want you to have keepsakes of this special day. We encourage friends and family to snap some!
*Registration for Water Baptism in the main Sanctuary is for adults (those 18 years or older). Requests for youth baptism may be made with VictoryYTH.