Baptism

Learn what Vancouver Church believes about baptism and why we place such a strong importance on it for those who follow Jesus.

What is Baptism?

Baptism is an outward display of an inward decision to follow Jesus. It is a directive from God as part of the discipleship process. As such, it is an ancient practice in which even Jesus himself participated in!

The act of baptizing someone reflects Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. In the water reflects His life; under the water reflects His death; and coming out of the water reflects His resurrection and their new life within that. At Vancouver Church, we believe baptisms are a joyous occasion. For us, this looks like having them up front during the gatherings with lots of cheers and worship – we like to call it a party!

Baptism Form

A man and a woman, soaking wet, share an emotional hug in a baptismal font as onlookers smile and clap for them in a church.

Why should I be baptized?

The most important reason for getting baptized is that you have chosen to follow Jesus and have trusted God as your Lord and Savior. Beyond this, people have many different reasons for chosing to get baptized. It could be you have recently given your life to Jesus, or that you walked away from God for a time and have returned in full faith, or that you’ve grown up in the church and this is simply the next step of obedience for you.

Whatever the reason, it is a way to show your friends, family, and church community what God is transforming in your heart and doing in your life.