We are excited to baptize anyone who is ready to call Jesus their Lord and commit to live for Him. You don’t have to be perfect or have everything figured out. Getting baptized is all about telling the world about your decision to follow Jesus. If you’ve decided to get baptized, make sure you invite your friends and family to celebrate with you!
Shorts or leggings and a dark t-shirt are best if you are planning to be baptized. We will provide you with an "All In" shirt for you to wear and take home. Bring a change of clothes with you; we will provide a towel.
If there is a time when someone else is getting baptized and you decide it is time for you as well, come forward at the end of the service! We have extra shorts and everything you need.
Baptisms are held in the front of the room near the platform at each campus. When we have someone wanting to be baptized, we prepare the tank before the service. You can tell any member of staff that you want to be baptized that day. You will be directed to the place to change and prepare. If you are planning ahead to get baptized, you can message us to schedule your own celebration. We encourage you to invite family and friends to watch and embrace you in your new journey.
Baptisms are usually done at the end of any service. If you want your supporters nearby, they are welcome to come to the front and take pictures or video.
We invite you to have the person who led you to Christ or someone who encouraged you along the way to baptize you, as long as they have already been baptized. Or if you would prefer, one of the NCC pastors would be happy to assist with the baptism.
Attending a class is not required to be baptized; however, it is recommended prior to baptism. Our Starting Point Class will give you a sneak peek into the basic beliefs and practices of NCC and equip you with the essentials of the Christian faith. This class is geared for adults, Middle and High School students. Find the next Starting Point Class here.
If a child under the age of 8 is interested in being baptized, we suggest that he or she meet with a pastor and their parents/guardian prior to being baptized to be sure the child fully understands the decision being made.
For younger kids, a Baby/Child Dedication is a wonderful way to publicly express your lifelong commitment to raise Christ-centered difference makers. Baby/Child Dedication is different than a water baptism expression of faith. We believe that water baptism is a decision made by each individual when they are old enough to understand their decision to follow Christ. We have a Baby/Child dedication every Mother's Day.
Once you've made the decision to follow Christ and be baptized, we would love to connect with you and walk you through what it means to live a life of following Christ. Please speak to one of our campus pastors to find out more about how to continue your journey in following Christ.