Hi Parents,
If your child has made the decision to follow Jesus, it is time to take the next step by being water baptized. Below you will find resources to help you and your child talk through what it means to be water baptized. After you have gone through these details with your child, and they are prepared, Click Here to Register them!
For more information, contact Pastor Jeff
If your child has made the decision to follow Jesus, it is time to take the next step by being water baptized. Below you will find resources to help you and your child talk through what it means to be water baptized. After you have gone through these details with your child, and they are prepared, Click Here to Register them!
For more information, contact Pastor Jeff
Discerning if your child is ready
We are so excited that you are considering baptism for your child! We advise parents to wait until their child is asking to be water baptized. This is usually a good indication that they are ready to be baptized and that it will be a spiritual milestone in their life.
As you discern if your child is ready, here are some questions to ask your child.
1. WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO FOLLOW JESUS AND BECOME BORN AGAIN?
Your child should have a specific memory of when he or she understood what Jesus did, and that he or she needs Jesus in their life.
2. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BAPTIZED?
I am following Jesus, and I want everyone to know! It is a picture of what Jesus has done inside of me.
3. WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE BAPTIZED IN WATER?
Because Jesus was baptized and he tells us to be baptized too. Because I want to follow His example. Because I am born again.
As you discern if your child is ready, here are some questions to ask your child.
1. WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO FOLLOW JESUS AND BECOME BORN AGAIN?
Your child should have a specific memory of when he or she understood what Jesus did, and that he or she needs Jesus in their life.
2. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BAPTIZED?
I am following Jesus, and I want everyone to know! It is a picture of what Jesus has done inside of me.
3. WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE BAPTIZED IN WATER?
Because Jesus was baptized and he tells us to be baptized too. Because I want to follow His example. Because I am born again.
Your Child is Ready: Relationship + Obedience
Parents, once you are certain your child has made a decision to have a personal relationship with Jesus and they understand the steps they are taking in obedience and confessing what Christ has done for them, we feel they are ready. We understand younger children can have a relationship with Jesus, however they may not be able to understand the symbolism and significance, so we encourage parents to wait until they are 7 years old or older.
If you feel your child is ready to follow His example of baptism, then we would love for to read through the water baptism devotional with them.
If you feel your child is ready to follow His example of baptism, then we would love for to read through the water baptism devotional with them.
Your Child Is Not Ready
Every child's journey is different
If you feel your child does not understand what it means to be water baptized, it is entirely appropriate to wait. During this time, let your child observe water baptism and talk to them about what it means. We would love for you to read through the water
If you feel your child does not understand what it means to be water baptized, it is entirely appropriate to wait. During this time, let your child observe water baptism and talk to them about what it means. We would love for you to read through the water