BAPTISM

Baptism is a powerful outward declaration of your commitment to follow Jesus.

At VIA, we believe baptism is deeply significant because Jesus himself modeled it. After His resurrection, He told His disciples: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

When you acknowledge Jesus as your Savior, baptism is your public declaration of that decision. As a church, we celebrate each baptism together, knowing it’s a powerful reminder that we are made new in Christ, and the old has passed away.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Baptism is an outward expression of your inward commitment to follow Jesus. It symbolizes the death of your old self and the new life you have in Christ. Jesus Himself was baptized and commanded His followers to be baptized, making it a significant step in our faith journey.

  • Anyone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior should be baptized. It’s a way to publicly proclaim your decision to follow Christ and commit to living out your faith.

  • Our baptisms are scheduled throughout the year. Check the Church Center App for the next baptism event, and sign up to be part of this powerful experience!

  • During baptism, you will be fully submerged in water as a symbol of your identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It's a powerful moment to publicly declare your faith, and we celebrate with you as a church family!

  • All you need to do is complete the registration and our team will provide you with any additional details for the service! Just bring your heart ready to take this step in faith.

  • Baptism is meant to be a conscious decision you make as an adult after you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior. If you were baptized as a child but didn’t fully understand the significance, we encourage you to take this step again as an adult to publicly declare your faith.

  • Absolutely! We encourage you to invite your loved ones to come and celebrate this momentous occasion with you. Baptism is not only a personal step in your faith but also an opportunity to share your journey with those who are important to you.

  • We’d love for you to invite as many friends and family members as you’d like to support you during your baptism. However, only pastors and church staff will be performing the actual baptisms.

  • We ask that children be at least 10 years old before being baptized.

  • Visit the Church Center App to register for our next baptism service.

Ready to Be Baptized?

Whether you're new to faith or have committed to Jesus but haven't been baptized yet, we encourage you to take that next step and register today! We'd be honored to celebrate this moment with you.