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Baptism represents a public declaration of a person’s private decision to make Jesus the Lord and Leader of their life. Whenever a person makes the decision to become a follower of Jesus at Compass, the next step is always baptism.

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New Life through Baptism

Baptism is the way of expressing our commitment to following Jesus; it is a pledge of allegiance of our faith and life to God. It best symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It also signifies your new life in Christ as your sins are washed away with your faith in Jesus and you become a new creation in Him.

If you have questions about baptisms, check out the FAQs section on this page.

If you are ready to be baptized, click the below button.

Register to Be Baptized Here

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HAVE YOU BEEN BAPTIZED?

Congratulations on taking the most important decision of your life by getting baptized! Welcome to the family! Baptism marks the beginning of your faith journey. We want to come along side you to guide and encourage you in the next steps of your journey. Click the button below to find out more.

What Are My Next Steps?

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FAQ'S

What is baptism?

• Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. It’s a public declaration of how Jesus is changing your life (1 Peter 3:21).
• Being baptized shows that you’ve decided to follow Jesus as your leader and forgiver and allows others to celebrate this decision with you (Acts 16:31-34).
• Baptism is a picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It symbolizes the death of your old self and your spiritual resurrection (Romans 6:1-4).
• The power that brought Jesus back to life is the same power Jesus uses to change our lives – and that’s worth getting excited about (Romans 8:11).

Why should I be baptized?
• Jesus instructs us to be baptized and set the example by being baptized (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 1:9).
• Obedience to Jesus shows we believe in and follow Him (1 John 2:3).
• It demonstrates your commitment to Jesus. Being baptized shows that we turn away from a life of sin toward Jesus, the only one who can change us (Acts 2:38-41).
• Baptism is where we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and it assures us of the cleansing forgiveness of sin (Acts 2:38-39).
• It is how you publicly declare your submission to the Lordship of Christ (Acts 2:36-39).
When can I get baptized?

As soon as you made the decision! We are available to do baptisms on Sundays after the services and Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm unless our office is closed. You can get baptized the same day or schedule it so your family and friends can be present for your baptism. Select the date on the registration form.

Can my family be baptized together?

Yes! If each family member is ready to make a personal decision to follow Jesus, your family can do it together. Kids of grades 1st – 6th grade must attend a Kids baptism class to be baptized. Students of grades 7th- 12th must have a conversation with one of the YTH pastors/adult leaders to be baptized.

How do we baptize at Compass?

We do baptisms through immersion. Every baptism in the New Testament was by immersion. The word “baptize” means to “be submerged.” This method of baptism best symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Being submerged under water represents our death to sin and old way of life, and being raised out of the water is a picture of how Jesus raised us and gave us a fresh start in life (Romans 6:3-5).

Do I need to be baptized again?

• If you haven’t been baptized by immersion since you decided to follow Jesus, we want to help you take your next step in doing so. Once you’ve taken that step though, there’s no need to be baptized again. The work God does in baptism sticks.
• Even if you fell away from God for a while, the fact that you’re back is a testament to the work that God did in your life and in your baptism.

What if I was baptized as a baby?

Baptism is an expression of your personal decision to surrender your heart to Jesus for the rest of your life. If you were baptized as a baby, your parents made that decision for you, and it was a meaningful experience for them. Choosing to be baptized now is your way of affirming that hope and taking this step of faith for yourself.

We host a Family Dedication event as a beautiful celebration of lifelong commitment of parents to raise their child(ren) with godly principles. Check with the Kids ministry teams to find out about the Family Dedication dates.

What if I have special needs?

No problem! We will do our very best to work out the logistics of baptism for any person who is ready to be baptized.

Who can baptize me?

Any baptized believer in Jesus Christ can baptize someone. A Compass staff member would be happy to help if you’d like! You can inform us who that person is when you register for baptism.

What should I wear?

Compass is happy to provide you with towels, shorts, and a special t-shirt for your baptism. If you prefer to be baptized in your own clothes, we suggest dark-colored clothes that will look appropriate when they are wet.

Where do I go?

Visit the Baptisms cart in the worship center lobby to fill out the registration form, check-in with the baptism team and get ready for your baptism. You can also fill out the online registration form. The baptisms will be done in the outdoor baptistery which has heated water all year round.

What if I have more questions?

We have put together a baptism guide booklet that can answer any further questions you may have. Download it here.

You can also call our church office at 480-963-3997 during office hours and one of our staff members will answer your questions.

 

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