Baptism
We love to celebrate lives changed by Christ
Baptism is one of the most significant moments in the life of a Christian. If you’ve made a commitment to Christ, it’s time to take the next step and publicly declare your faith in Christ by being baptized.
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19
Frequently Asked Questions
I was baptized before, should I be baptized again?
If you were baptized before making your own personal decision to accept Christ, whether as an infant or child, we invite you to take that meaningful step as a believer. If you’ve already been baptized as a believer elsewhere, there’s no need to be baptized again at Grace.
Does Grace immerse or sprinkle people in baptism?
GFC primarily practices full immersion. This is the most consistent description of baptism according to scripture. Additionally, we acknowledge the validity of sprinkling as this has been an accepted practice for many in the church for hundreds of years. Although our common practice is full immersion, we would, upon request or due to medical reasons, sprinkle.
Does GFC practice "spontaneous" baptisms?
We embrace and practice spontaneous baptisms, so long as people understand that the prerequisites of baptism are the repentance of sins and the belief in and confession of Jesus as the resurrected son of God. “Spontaneous” baptisms generally take place during a regular baptism service in which an invitation is given for anyone present to be baptized.
How old should someone be before we baptize them?
GFC holds to the “age of reason” position regarding the appropriate age for baptism. This means that we will baptize anyone, regardless of age, so long as they are old enough to understand what they are doing. Regarding children younger than 12, we rely on the parents to attest to their child’s ability to understand the decision to believe in Jesus and be baptized.