Baptism

Believer's baptism is a public witness and testimony to one's faith in Jesus Christ by immersion in water before a crowd of witnesses. According to the Apostle Paul, baptism symbolizes being buried with Christ in his death and raised to new life through his resurrection (Romans 6:4).

Why Is Baptism Important?
Jesus set the example for baptism through his humble obedience to God when he was baptized by John in the Jordan river (Luke 3:21-22). Following his resurrection he commanded his followers to make disciples, "baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). Consequently baptism was taught (Romans 6:3-5) and practiced (Acts 8:38; Acts 10:47-48; Acts 16:14-15; Acts 16:33) by the early church.

Who Can Be Baptized?
Any person who has personally received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and has begun a new life in Christ, may request baptism. (Acts 8:36-38).

How Do I Receive Water Baptism?
If you would like to be baptized at The Bridge, please please contact Josh Hawley. A letter will be mailed to you detailing the next steps. Those steps will involve the following:

Attendance at a baptism class to help you understand what you are doing and to help write your testimony. Classes are held the first Sunday of each month at 9:30am and 11am.
Writing your personal testimony.
Actual presentation of your public testimony and immersion in water during a Sunday service.

Note: Every year on Good Friday, just before Easter we also have a special service for those desiring to be Baptised.

Will you consider following the Lord and demonstrating your obedience to him by being baptized?

For more information about membership at The Bridge contact Josh Hawley at (559) 226-4100.