Baptism

What is Baptism?

Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection.

We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family. Learn about the significance of baptism and how you can be baptized at Columbia Heights.

What is water Baptism?
Water baptism is a confession of one’s faith in Jesus. Jesus said that the first step in following Him is baptism (Matthew 28:19). When someone surrendered their life to Jesus Christ in the early church they were instructed to immediately be baptized (Acts 2:38). 

Going into the Water
Jesus Christ was crucified on a cross, He died, and He was buried. A follower of Christ considers his old life of sin crucified and dead (Romans 6:11, Galatians 5:24). 

Coming out of the water
Jesus Christ did not stay in the grave but rose from the dead. With Christ, Christians are raised from spiritual death to a new life of faith in the Son of God (Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4, Colossians 3:1). Christ has forgiven and washed away their sins (Colossians 2:13).

Are You Ready?

Register for Baptism
We'll hold a quarterly Baptism service, if you're ready to take the next step be sure to fill out the form linked above on this page.

Invite Family & Friends
Water baptism is a time of celebration and public declaration of new life in Christ. Bring your friends and family with you to a Columbia Heights Assembly Baptism service so you can celebrate together.

We'll Provide Everything You Need
Don’t worry about what to bring for water baptism. Our team has safely prepared everything you need, including a Baptism t-shirt you get to keep.

Yes, I'm ready!