We are a loving, Christ-centered, independent Baptist Church that focuses on the inspired Word of God as our guide for Faith and Practice. We desire to see people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and help them understand the Bible and apply its truths to our lives. We believe that God’s Word is sufficient for life and godliness.

Join us for Baptism Sunday on August 27, 2023. Bro. Dale Brand will be performing baptism for multiple members of the church who have recently joined and decided to profess their faith through baptism.

What Baptists Believe About Baptism

Scripture References:

• Matthew 3:13-17 (Jesus’ Baptism)
• Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)
• Romans 6:3-5 (Paul’s description)

Basic Beliefs

• Baptism does not save you.
• It is an outward expression of faith.
• Sacrament vs. ordinance
  • A sacrament is a means of God’s grace
  • An ordinance is a practice that demonstrates a person’s faith.
  • Baptists see baptism and the Lord’s Supper as ordinances.
• Baptism by immersion
  • The believer is fully dunked under the water.
  • The Greek word baptizo is used throughout the New Testament. It is understood to mean “immerse” and thus we baptize by immersion.
  • Romans 6:3-5 shows that baptism is a symbolic rehearsal of Christ’s own death and resurrection, but also the death of the old sinner and the rebirth and promised resurrection of the new person that each one who is baptized has become in Christ.
• No infant baptism
  • Scripture never specifically mentions the baptism of the very young.
  • The Great Commission implies a proper order.
  • Baptists traditionally prefer baby dedications where the parents and church promise to help raise the child in Christian practices and teach them Biblical truth.