Preparing for Your Baptism: What to Bring & Expect

We want you to feel fully prepared as you take this step of allegiance to King Jesus. Here is a simple guide to help you get ready for your immersion.

What to Bring

• A Change of Clothes: You will be getting fully wet! Bring a complete set of dry clothes to change into after the service.
• A Large Towel: To dry off immediately after exiting the baptistery.
• A Plastic Bag: For your wet clothes and towel.
• What to Wear During Baptism:
• Please wear dark-colored clothing (a dark T-shirt and shorts/leggings are best), as light colors can become transparent when wet.
• Avoid heavy denim or bulky sweaters, as they become very heavy and difficult to move in when soaked.
• Personal Items: If you wear glasses, you may want to remove them or hand them to a friend just before you enter the water.

What to Expect: The Process

We follow the ancient pattern of "going down into the water" just as the first apprentices did in the book of Acts.

• The Confession: Before you enter the water, you will be asked to confess your fatih in Christ by stating or repeating the "Good Confession" based Peter’s Confession in Matthew 16: “I believe that Jesus is the Christ, Son of the living God, and I trust him as my Savior and Lord.” 
• Entering the Water: You will step into the baptistery (or body of water) where a minister or leader will be waiting for you. They will help steady you.
• The Immersion: The leader will place one hand on your back and have you hold your own nose (optional, but helpful!). They will then gently lower you backward under the water and bring you back up immediately.
• The Celebration: Expect joy! This is your "coronation day" into the Kingdom. Our church family usually celebrates with applause or song as you emerge.
• The New Life: After you exit, you’ll head to the changing area. This moment marks the official beginning of your lifelong journey as an apprentice of Jesus.

"For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." — Galatians 3:27