BAPTISM AT PORT CITY
Baptism is one of our favorite things we get to be a part of at Port City because baptism is a celebration of your faith in Jesus, and your commitment to follow Jesus! It is a public declaration of an internal transformation. Through baptism you get to share with family, friends, and the church that you have placed your trust in Jesus as Savior and Lord, and that through Jesus you have been given a fresh start, a new heart, and made completely new. If you are interested in taking a step towards baptism it would be our joy to walk with you through the process!
THE PROCESS
The first step towards getting baptized is to let us know a little more about you by filling out the baptism interest form. Choose your campus below, complete the form, hit submit and then we will reach out to help you take your next step. We believe this process will prepare you for baptism, and help you grow in your walk with God. We’re excited to connect with you!
Questions?
Do I have to be baptized to be saved?
Romans 10:9 tells us that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Salvation is connected to living life under Jesus’ authority. Baptism isn’t a requirement for salvation, but it does fulfill an instruction given by Jesus.
What if I have been a Christian for a long time but have never been baptized? Should I still be baptized?
It’s true that baptism normally marks the beginning of a faith journey with Christ. But even if you’ve been on this journey for a while, you should be baptized.
I was baptized as a young child or before I really knew what faith in Jesus means. Should I be baptized again?
We practice believer’s baptism. We encourage you to be baptized after you’ve made faith in Jesus your own. People baptized as infants or young children should be baptized again.
I was baptized before. I understood what baptism was about and my trust in Christ was genuine. But I since wandered from the Way of Jesus. Now I am back on track. Should I be baptized again?
Our journey with Jesus doesn’t move in a straight line. We live lives of struggle against the world and our old nature. When we stray, Jesus is always inviting us to turn around and follow him. God’s mercies are new every morning. You do not need to be baptized again.
Can I be baptized in a private ceremony?
Since the beginning, baptism has been a public profession of faith. There can be situations when a ‘private baptism’ is necessary for health, age, or other reasons. But normally baptism will be a public ceremony.