BAPTISMS AT STARPOINT
GOING PUBLIC WITH YOUR FAITH
At Starpoint, we celebrate baptism as an outward expression of an inward change—a joyful step of obedience and a moment to share your story of life change.
WHY SHOULD I GET BAPTIZED?
Baptism is simply going public with your faith in Jesus. It symbolizes dying to your old life and being raised to new life in Christ. While baptism doesn’t save you, it’s a meaningful way to show that you belong to Jesus and are committed to following Him.
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that… we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4
Who should be baptized?
Anyone who has made the decision to trust in Jesus as their Lord and Savior is ready for baptism. Whether you’re new to faith or you’ve followed Jesus for years but never been baptized, this step is for you.
We baptize people after they’ve made that personal decision, so if you were baptized as an infant, we invite you to take this next step now that you’ve chosen faith for yourself.
Take Your Next Steps
ARE YOU READY TO GET BAPTIZED?
If you are interested in being baptized and would like more information, please click below. Please complete the short form below and select “I want to get baptized.” Someone from our team will follow up with you soon!
FAQS
What is baptism?
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. It’s a public declaration of how Jesus changed your life. Being baptized shows others that you’ve decided to follow Jesus, and allows them to celebrate this decision with you (Acts 16:31-34). Baptism doesn’t save a person; it’s a symbol and celebration of salvation (1 Peter 3:21). The power that brought Jesus back to life is the same power Jesus uses to change our lives – and that’s worth getting excited about!
Why should I be baptized?
Jesus instructs us to be baptized and set the example by being baptized (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 1:9). Obedience to Jesus shows we believe and follow Him. (1 John 2:3). Because Jesus went public about His love for us, we can go public about our love for Him. Being baptized shows that we turn away from a life of sin toward Jesus, the only one who can change us (Acts 2:38-41).
When's the best time to be baptized?
For everyone who decides to follow Jesus, baptism is the next step. Anyone who commits his or her life to following Jesus is ready to be baptized (Acts 8:12).
Why do you baptize by immersion?
Baptisms in the Bible were by immersion. The original word for baptism most often referred to being immersed or submerged in water. Jesus was baptized by being immersed in the water and rising out of it (Matthew 3:16, Mark 1:10). Submersion in the water symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Being submersed underwater represents our death to sin and old way of life, and being raised out of the water is a picture of how Jesus raised us and gave us a fresh start in life (Romans 6:3-5).
I was baptized as a child, do I need to again?
If you haven’t been baptized by immersion since you decided to follow Jesus, we want to help you take your next step of being baptized. Once you’ve taken that step, there’s no need to be baptized again. God never asks us to take a next step that isn’t good for us. He always gives us more than we deserve or can imagine, including the joy we receive from listening to Him and doing what He says.
What about baptism for children?
As parents, we can help point our children to Jesus, but they are the ones to decide if they will commit their lives to Him (Romans 10:9). Any instance of baptism follows a person’s decision to trust Jesus for his or her salvation and commitment to follow Him (Acts 10:47-48). At Starpoint, we wait until children are old enough to express their own decision to follow Jesus and understand the meaning of baptism.