Water Baptism

Publicly declare that you have decided to follow Jesus!

A Response to Jesus’ Instruction

Water baptism is a step of obedience to the command of Jesus and is the biblical way to witness publicly that you have accepted Christ as your personal Saviour!

About Water Baptism

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
Matthew 28:19

Get Baptized

Go public with your faith.

If you're interested water baptism, we are so excited for you! We believe it's the best decision you will ever make, and we want to guide you in taking that next step.

If you’ve never been baptized after salvation, baptism is your first step! Got questions? Check out these common questions.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

At Parkwood, we celebrate water baptisms on New Life Sunday. Take a look at what to expect leading up to your baptism.

What to Expect

  • Attend the class.

    On the Sunday night before New Life Sunday, an information class is held at 5 PM in the Parkwood cafe to learn what to expect and prepare for your baptism.

  • Share your story.

    On the day of your baptism, you and the other candidates will have the opportunity to share your testimony with the church. As a church family, we’ll be there to support and celebrate with you.

  • Rise to new life.

    Following the testimonies, the service moves into worship as each candidate is baptized in Jesus’ name, celebrating the new life you have in Him!

FAQs

  • Water baptism is a step of obedience to Jesus’ command (Matthew 28:19) and a way to publicly declare your faith in Him. It doesn’t save you or make you a church member, but it is a meaningful expression of the new life you’ve received in Christ.

  • Baptism is the next step after choosing to follow Jesus, and in the Bible it often happened soon after people believed. We encourage you not to delay, but to take this joyful step of faith.

  • We recognize that some churches practice infant baptism, but in scripture, baptism always follows a personal decision to trust in Jesus. That’s why we encourage baptism for those who have personally received Christ as Saviour, typically after a child is around ten years old and able to understand their faith.

  • Yes. Jesus set the example by being baptized Himself and instructed His followers to baptize others (Matthew 3:13; 28:19). Baptism is a meaningful step of obedience for every believer.

  • Yes. Baptism is a powerful picture of what Christ has done in your life. Going under the water represents leaving your old life behind, and coming up reflects your new life in Christ, walking in His resurrection power (Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:6).

  • Baptism is an important act of following Jesus for every believer. It publicly shows that your sins are forgiven and that you are fully committed to Him.

  • The Bible shows that baptism was a key part of the early church’s response to the gospel. After Peter’s first sermon at Pentecost, he called on people to “repent and be baptized, every one of you” (Acts 2:38), and about three thousand people were baptized that same day (Acts 2:41).

  • Once your baptism application is received, we’ll provide a detailed list of clothing and items you’ll need for your baptism so you can come prepared and focus on the day!

  • If you are ten years or older and have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, simply complete the application below and submit it to the church office. We will then contact you with all the details you need.