Baptism

RAISED TO A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

Baptism is an outward expression of an inward reality for those who have trusted in Jesus.  This is an important act of obedience that God calls us to as believers, and it is one way we as Christians get to publicly show our commitment to Jesus Christ.

Baptism is described as a visual and symbolic demonstration of a person’s union with Christ in the likeness of His death and resurrection. It signifies that a person’s former way of life has been put to death and depicts a release from the enslavement of sin.

If you have questions, please contact us at baptism@themount.church.

Fill out the form below and we would love to talk to you more about getting baptized!

 

WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT BAPTISM

We believe that baptism illustrates these significant realities: 

  • Christ’s death and resurrection

  • The disciple’s union with Christ in His death and resurrection

  • The new life in which a disciple walks

  • Cleansing and washing away of sin by grace through faith in Jesus

We believe baptism is for believers only.
Baptism is only intended for the individual who has received the saving benefits of Christ’s atoning work on the cross and become His disciple. Therefore, we do not baptize infants or those too young to make a believable profession of faith accompanied with repentance by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

We believe baptism is a symbolic act of obedience.
Water baptism is a priority for a believer to obey the command of scripture. Baptism signifies that a person’s former way of life has been put to death and depicts a release from the enslavement of sin. Baptism, based upon repentance, gives a picture of the believer’s former life of sin that has been forgiven and put to death and the hope of our future resurrection.

We believe that baptism is a celebration.
Baptism allows us to express our faith through identifying ourselves with Jesus. It should be our joy, and we should eagerly anticipate our participation in the ordinance. The desire to be baptized should be motivated by a desire to glorify God in faithful obedience.

We practice water baptism by immersion.
Water baptism is a visual and symbolic display of a person’s union with Christ in the likeness of His life, death, burial and resurrection. To clearly demonstrate identification with Jesus in His life, death, burial, and resurrection, a believer should be immersed in water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe that baptism is not necessary for salvation.
Baptism pictures what has already taken place at the moment of salvation. While baptism is a duty and a delight, we believe the Bible teaches that salvation is not dependent upon baptism. The saving gospel is one of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in the completed work of Jesus Christ.

We believe that baptism identifies us with Jesus.
Obedience in baptism is a testimony to God, oneself, the church, and the world. It is a visual and symbolic identification with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by immersion demonstrates this identification.

BAPTISM AND MEMBERSHIP

Believer’s baptism is a requirement for membership at The Mount. We require anyone wishing to join the church to have displayed obedience to Christ’s command following conversion. We practice baptism by immersion at The Mount, and we require the mode of immersion for membership.

Our practice is for elders or ministers to be the ones to baptize at The Mount (there is special provision given for fathers who are covenant members being able to baptize their children as the spiritual leaders of their household).

PREPARING FOR BAPTISM AT THE MOUNT

STEP 1: SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY. Baptismal candidates should submit a testimony of
conversion in which we look particularly for evidence of grace and a proper understanding of
the gospel. It is important for us to make sure the candidate is able to articulate their personal
salvation story. This testimony can be submitted by writing or video to
https://www.themount.church/shareyourstory

STEP 2: MEET WITH A MINISTER OR ELDER. Baptismal candidates meet one-on-one with
one of our elders and/or ministers prior to the baptism for prayer, encouragement and to
answer any questions they might have. In this meeting, The Mount’s beliefs about baptism will
be restated and clarified with the candidate as needed.

STEP 3: SCHEDULE YOUR BAPTISM. We celebrate 4-5 Baptism Sundays per year.
Candidates can register and select from available dates and service times through our
website: www.themount.church/baptism.

STEP 4: RECEIVE CONFIRMATION AND INFORMATION. Once the steps above are
complete, you will receive confirmation and detailed instructions about your baptism from The
Mount church office.