Baptism at New Hope

Question 1

Who can be baptized?

Answer

Baptism is for adults, students, and elementary-aged kids who have personally made the decision to follow Jesus and understand what it means to put their faith in Him. If you're ready to be baptized, head to the bottom of this page and contact Andrew Meier, our Baptism Coordinator.

If you are a parent of a child who is interested in being baptized, we encourage you to talk with your child about their faith decision. Please also reach out to Barbee McVay, our Kids Ministry Director, below to meet with your family to help answer questions and walk alongside you.

Contact Barbee ->

Question 2

Do I have to get baptized on Sunday morning?

Answer

No—you don't have to be baptized on a Sunday morning.

Baptism is a public declaration of faith, but that doesn't mean it must happen during a service in front of the congregation. At New Hope, we celebrate baptisms whenever someone is ready. That could be:

During a Sunday Service with the whole church family.
Immediately after service in a smaller, yet public setting.
During the week with a few close family and friends or with some members of our staff.

Our baptistery is always open. No matter when it happens, baptism is about your step of faith and your commitment to follow Jesus, and we would be honored to celebrate it with you.

Question 3

Can I choose who baptizes me?

Answer

Absolutely! Any of our staff would be honored to baptize you. However, if you have a family member or close friend who has played a significant role in your faith journey, we'd love for them to participate. The only requirement is that they have also been baptized. Just let us know who you would like to baptize you, and we'll make the arrangements!

Question 4

Do I have to be baptized again if I was baptized as a baby?

Answer

We believe baptism is a decision you make after choosing to follow Jesus for yourself. If you were baptized as an infant but have since made your own personal commitment to Christ, we encourage you to consider baptism as a public declaration of your faith.

Question 5

What should I bring?

Answer

Our baptism team has everything ready for you! We provide clean, dark-colored shirts and shorts, undergarments, and towels—all you need to do is show up. You'll also receive a t-shirt and baptism box to take home as a keepsake.

If you would prefer to wear your own clothes, please choose a dark-colored shirt and shorts/pants or other modest clothing that you don't mind getting wet, and remember to bring a change of clothes.

Question 6

Who can be baptized?

Answer

Baptism is for adults, students, and elementary-aged kids who have personally made the decision to follow Jesus and understand what it means to put their faith in Him. If you're ready to be baptized, head to the bottom of this page and contact Andrew Meier, our Baptism Coordinator.

If you are a parent of a child who is interested in being baptized, we encourage you to talk with your child about their faith decision. Please also reach out to Barbee McVay, our Kids Ministry Director, below to meet with your family to help answer questions and walk alongside you.

Contact Barbee ->

Question 7

Do I have to get baptized on Sunday morning?

Answer

No—you don't have to be baptized on a Sunday morning.

Baptism is a public declaration of faith, but that doesn't mean it must happen during a service in front of the congregation. At New Hope, we celebrate baptisms whenever someone is ready. That could be:

During a Sunday Service with the whole church family.
Immediately after service in a smaller, yet public setting.
During the week with a few close family and friends or with some members of our staff.

Our baptistery is always open. No matter when it happens, baptism is about your step of faith and your commitment to follow Jesus, and we would be honored to celebrate it with you.

Question 8

Can I choose who baptizes me?

Answer

Absolutely! Any of our staff would be honored to baptize you. However, if you have a family member or close friend who has played a significant role in your faith journey, we'd love for them to participate. The only requirement is that they have also been baptized. Just let us know who you would like to baptize you, and we'll make the arrangements!

Question 9

Do I have to be baptized again if I was baptized as a baby?

Answer

We believe baptism is a decision you make after choosing to follow Jesus for yourself. If you were baptized as an infant but have since made your own personal commitment to Christ, we encourage you to consider baptism as a public declaration of your faith.

Question 10

What should I bring?

Answer

Our baptism team has everything ready for you! We provide clean, dark-colored shirts and shorts, undergarments, and towels—all you need to do is show up. You'll also receive a t-shirt and baptism box to take home as a keepsake.

If you would prefer to wear your own clothes, please choose a dark-colored shirt and shorts/pants or other modest clothing that you don't mind getting wet, and remember to bring a change of clothes.

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