Who should be baptized?

At Lifepoint Church, we believe that baptism by immersion is a step of obedience to Jesus Christ taken by those who have placed their faith in Christ. If you have committed your life to Christ, then baptism is your next step. To learn more about scheduling your baptism, please contact our church office at 614.840.0333 or click here to be scheduled for our upcoming baptisms.

What is baptism?

1.    A Public declaration of our faith commitment to Christ‍

Because baptism is a step for us to take after placing our faith in Christ, baptism is a public declaration that we have made a personal commitment to Christ. Through baptism, a person testifies that they have been saved by Christ and that Christ is their personal Lord and Savior.

2.    A symbol of death and new life‍

Baptism is an outward symbol of the inward spiritual change that takes place when someone places their faith in Christ. When a believer is dipped under the water during baptism, this symbolizes how they have died to their former life apart from God and their past sins, being washed clean and forgiven by grace through faith in Christ. Being raised up and out of the water symbolizes the new life that they now have in Christ and the resurrection to eternal life they will one day experience.

Romans 6:3-5:
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized
into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in
newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly
be united with him in a resurrection like his.

3.    An act of obedience to Christ

‍While not necessary for salvation, Christ commands His followers to be baptized. In the New Testament, we see that baptism is an act that follows belief in Christ (ex., Acts 8:12; 18:8). All of us are called to turn away from our sins, place our faith in Jesus, and then be baptized (Acts 2:38).  Because Jesus tells us to be baptized, baptism is an act of obedience to Him and one step among many that every believer is called to take.

Matthew 28:19-20a:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you..."

4.    Immersion under water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

‍At Lifepoint Church, we practice baptism by immersion, dipping a person under water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—the way that Jesus instructed in Matthew 28:19. We believe that this is the best picture of spiritual death and resurrection and that this is the method of baptism Jesus modeled for us when he was baptized by John in the Jordan River (Matt. 3:13-17).

What about the baptism of infants?

Some denominations hold to a tradition of baptizing the infants of Christian parents. We recognize that this practice may hold spiritual and personal meaning to those who were baptized as infants and to parents who baptized their infants. We do not want to devalue that experience for anyone. Nevertheless, this practice is not the same thing as the baptism of believers seen in the New Testament. In the New Testament, “believer’s baptism” occurs after someone has made a personal decision to place their faith in Christ and submit their lives to Him. This is the type of baptism that Christ is talking about in Matt. 28:19, when he says that it is “disciples”—followers of Christ—that should be baptized. There is no clear example of anyone being baptized who has not consciously placed their faith in Jesus personally. This is why, at Lifepoint, we wait to baptize a person until they have come to the place where they have made a personal and conscious faith commitment to Christ.

Child Dedication

Child Dedication is a special milestone for families—a celebration of God’s gift of children and the important role parents play in raising them to know and love Him. It’s a meaningful way to publicly affirm your commitment to guiding your child in faith, while also giving our church family the opportunity to celebrate with you and pledge support as you nurture your child’s spiritual growth. At Lifepoint, we want to come alongside parents in this journey, walking together as your child takes these first steps in their faith.

The Bible reminds us, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). At Lifepoint, we take this calling seriously and seek to partner with parents in the spiritual well-being and growth of their children. Child Dedication is a beautiful step in the journey of faith for both your family and our church community.

Kids CORE Class

Kids CORE is all about helping kids grow in their faith in a fun, safe, and engaging way! In this class, children will explore the story of the Gospel—learning what the Bible says about sin, Jesus’ work on the cross, and the gift of salvation. We also talk about baptism, what it means to go public with faith, and the steps to take that next exciting step at Lifepoint. Parents or guardians join the class too, because nurturing faith is a partnership. We want to come alongside you, equipping you to talk with your child about Jesus and guide them on their spiritual journey.

Through hands-on activities, thoughtful discussions, and a supportive environment, Kids CORE helps kids understand their faith, ask questions, and grow in their love for God—while families grow closer together in the process.

Kids CORE is offered periodically at each campus. Check the Events page to see when it will be offered at your campus.