Baptism at New Hope

Take the next step into baptism.

Baptism is the public marker of an inward decision. If you have chosen to follow Jesus, this is a step we would walk with you. New to faith, or still deciding? Start with the gospel here.

Two students and a New Hope leader smiling together with an I was baptized today at New Hope sign on the church lawn
What it is

An outward word for an inward turn.

Baptism is a symbolic act, a public profession of faith in Jesus. At New Hope it is also a family moment: a congregation gathered, voices raised, a person stepping into water and stepping out into the long, slow work of following Jesus.

The act itself takes about a minute. The decision behind it carries the rest of a life.

Who it is for

Anyone who has chosen to follow Jesus.

If you have made the decision to follow Jesus, you are ready. We baptize high schoolers, college students, adults of every season, and kids whose families have walked them through what it means.

However long you have walked with Jesus, this is a moment we would gather around.

A young believer beaming on the church lawn after being baptized at New Hope
Recent baptisms

Every face here said yes to following Jesus, and we celebrated with each one.

Three steps

How to get started.

Most of it happens in one form and one conversation.

01

Register online.

Tell us you are ready. The registration form is the easiest place to start, and it gives our team what we need to prepare for the day.

Open the form
02

Talk with a pastor.

If you have questions about what baptism means, or you want to walk through the day in advance, our pastoral team would sit with you, pray with you, and answer anything.

Email the office
03

Invite your people.

Baptism is meant to be witnessed. Invite the family and friends who shaped your faith. Invitation cards are at the church, and digital invitations can go out by email or text.

In person or digital
From the archive

Past baptisms at New Hope.

Recent baptisms from our YouTube archive. Each one is its own moment.

Playlist updated by the media team after each baptism Sunday

Good to know

Common questions.

Who can be baptized at New Hope?

Baptism is for anyone who has chosen to follow Jesus. If you have put your trust in him and want to take this next step, you are ready.

What does baptism mean?

Baptism is an outward sign of an inward turn, a public picture of a life that has already turned to follow Jesus.

How do I sign up?

Start by registering online. From there our pastoral team will reach out to talk with you, pray with you, and walk through the day in advance.

Do I need to prepare anything?

No. If you have questions about what baptism means, or you want to walk through the day in advance, our pastoral team will sit with you, pray with you, and answer anything.

Can I invite family and friends?

Yes, please do. Baptism is a celebration, so invite your people to be there with you.

Ready to start?

Talk with our pastoral team.

If you would like to walk through the next steps in person, email the office and we will route you to a pastor.

Email the office