Sundays 9:00am and 11:00am
680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Sundays 9:00am and 11:00am
680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Next Steps / Baptism
Baptism is an outward public expression that signifies a change has happened deep inside your heart. It’s often the first step of obedience after we decide to follow Christ.
Baptism
Next Available Date
At the 9:00am and 11:00am Experiences at 680 York Rd. Sign up with the form, and if you have questions our life event team is at baptisms@centralcc.ca.
What Is Baptism?
We believe baptism is an experience based on a personal decision to follow Christ. Often it is the first step of obedience we take after we accept Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Since Jesus Himself made the command for us to be baptized, when we step out of our comfort zone and do something that puts our faith into action, He meets us at that moment. There is something truly powerful about publicly declaring Jesus and showing Him your full devotion. This is just the beginning of a life full of beautiful and powerful moments, doing whatever it is that God asks of you. Everything about your old life and old way of doing things is symbolically washed away in the water of baptism.
Baptism doesn’t make you a believer. It shows that you already believe in the Lord. Baptism does not save you; only faith in Jesus Christ does.
Still exploring faith? A Place for You is a 3-week community group with Pastor Bill and Pastor Janet for people new to Central.
Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:21; Acts 2:38-39; Acts 22:14-16
Baptism is like a wedding ring: the outward symbol of the commitment you make in your heart.
Watch
A short teaching on what baptism means and why we do it, from our pastors.
Baptism Sundays
Questions
As soon as you believe and put your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are ready for baptism. It only matters that you’ve made the conscious choice to repent of your sin and believe in your heart that Jesus is your personal Saviour.
At Central, we dedicate, rather than baptize, children. We see baptism as a reflection of an individual’s decision to follow Jesus. It’s why we wait to baptize children until they are old enough to understand and believe. Read about Child Dedication.
Fill out the baptism request form. Sign up for baptism, or use the button at the top of this page.
After baptism, your area pastor will connect with you. Together you will determine the next step on your journey: joining a Group in your area, volunteering at Central, or both.
If you have a question that isn’t answered above, email our life event team. We’d love to help.
Sunday Experience
9:00am and 11:00am
680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
