What is Baptism?

Baptism is a public profession of the spiritual transformation that takes place when a person becomes a new creation in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Baptism celebrates this miraculous act of God. God takes someone who was spiritually dead and makes them spiritually alive (Ephesians 2:1). This is the Gospel - the good news message from God: that although we enter this world spiritually dead, God still chooses to love us.

The Bible reveals that a relationship with God is a gift from Him. He doesn't give this gift to those who believe they deserve it but rather to those who realize they do not deserve it. This is grace - undeserved kindness. The Holy Spirit supernaturally opens our eyes to God's love, grace, and our desperate need for God's forgiveness and acceptance. Our natural response to this is faith in the person of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, before baptism, a person will have put his or her faith in the perfect life, atoning death, and validating resurrection of Jesus Christ. Once faith is declared, a submersion baptism follows.

Application for Baptism

If you want to be baptized, please complete the Application for Baptism below and someone will contact you to schedule a time to meet. If you have any questions, please email Monica Rodriguez at mrodriguez@northmetro.org
Name
Date of Birth
Email Address
Parent's names (if under 18)
Grade (if applicable)
Address 1
Address 2
City, State
Zipcode
Daytime Phone
How long have you attended North Metro?
Gender
Please state briefly how and when you placed your faith in Christ as Savior.
Do you believe you are going to heaven? Why do you believe that?
Why do you want to get baptized? Have you been baptized before? Please explain.
Baptism is a public declaration symbolizing death to our old way of life and an entering in to the new life we have received in Christ. Though not perfect, does your life today reflect the change Christ has made in you?
Please select one:
Which service do you most frequently attend?