BAPTISM
Publicly declaring new life in Jesus.
What To Expect
Baptism at CenterPoint is one of our favorite moments as a church family. Whether it’s inside during Sunday services or outdoors at the Provo River in the summer, every baptism is a joyful celebration of new life in Jesus. You’ll see friends and family gathered, worship filling the space, and our community cheering as each person shares their story through baptism. We provide a solid-colored T-shirt to wear, and you’ll bring your own swimsuit and towel. No matter the season or location, it’s a powerful, joy-filled moment that you’ll never forget.
Provo River Baptism
Sunday Service Baptism
FAQ
When should I be baptized?
Baptism is a first step in our faith in Jesus, not a privilege we work toward or earn, so we encourage individuals to get baptized at the next available opportunity. At CenterPoint, we intentionally schedule baptisms multiple times a year so our church family can celebrate with you. This also gives those being baptized the chance to invite their family and friends to share in this special moment.
Why is baptism important?
It represents Jesus Christ’s burial and resurrection. “Having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.” Colossians 2:12 It is a picture of your new life as a Christian. Going under the water, we illustrate our burial, dead to our old life of sin. Coming out of the water, we portray resurrection, our new life in Jesus. (See Romans 6:2-4)
Who should be baptized?
Every person who believes in Christ as their Lord and Savior. Baptism is a step of obedience. “Those who accepted his message were baptized.” Acts 2:41 Baptism doesn’t save you, only your faith in Christ does. Baptism is a symbol of your commitment to Jesus. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
How old should a person be to get baptized?
We are not given a specific age in Scripture. The model we observe in Scripture is an authentic confession of sin and trust in Christ.
Does it matter who baptizes me?
The Bible gives no prescription for the requirements to perform baptism. We allow any believer, male or female, who is baptized themselves to perform the baptism.
Should a person ever get re-baptized?
If you were baptized by faith into Jesus Christ, there is no reason to get re- baptized. Circumstances for re-baptism
may be an infant baptism, or a baptism coerced by fear or manipulation, or those who were previously baptized into church membership or a religious system, but not necessarily into saving faith in Jesus Christ.
may be an infant baptism, or a baptism coerced by fear or manipulation, or those who were previously baptized into church membership or a religious system, but not necessarily into saving faith in Jesus Christ.
What should I wear?
CenterPoint will provide a solid-colored t-shirt to wear for your baptism. We encourage this because it helps our church family identify those getting baptized, and the solid color doesn’t become revealing after submersion (some light colors become partially transparent after being in water). In addition to the baptism t-shirt, please wear a swimsuit or shirt underneath and shorts or pants. Please also bring a towel for yourself.