Let’s Celebrate What God Is Doing!
If you’ve put your faith in Jesus and you’re thinking about being baptized, we couldn’t be more excited for you. Baptism is one of the most joyful moments in the life of a believer, and we’d love to celebrate it with you.
What Is Baptism?
The Bible tells us that baptism is the next step for every believer after salvation. It’s an outward expression of an inward change: a public way of saying, “Jesus has changed my life, I’ve put my faith in Him, and I want everyone to know I belong to Him.”
When you’re baptized, you’re declaring that you’ve left your old life behind and have been raised to new life in Christ. It’s also marks your identity as a child of God.
Baptism doesn’t save you. The water doesn’t save us. Jesus does. We are saved by putting our faith in Him. Baptism is how we say, “I’m not keeping this decision to myself.”
Every Baptism Tells a Story
Every person who steps into the water has a story, and every story reminds us that the Gospel is still changing lives today. When you’re baptized, you’re:
- Making a public declaration of faith
- Taking a step of obedience
- Showing that God is still changing lives
Your story matters, and we want to hear it.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Here’s how to get started (for people 13 or older):
Step 1: Watch This Video First
This short video with our Lead Pastor walks you through what baptism means and how to prepare. Please watch it before moving on to the next steps.
Step 2: Fill Out the Baptism Form
Once you’ve watched the video, fill out this form below. Someone from our team will reach out to connect with you and help you get ready for your baptism day.
Sign Up For The Next Baptism Sunday
Step 3: Write Your Two Word Story
The final step! In the video, you learned how to put your story into two words. Take some time to think and pray about it, then write your Two Word Story down. You’ll need it for this final form.
Share Your Two Word Story
Questions? We’d love to talk with you. Reach out to joe.kalinski@communitymi.org
Looking for information about baptism for kids or students? Reach out to amy.durfee@communitymi.org