Upcoming Baptism
April 20 - Fargo & Kindred
July 20
October 26
If you have trusted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, a next step of obedience is believers baptism. Baptism is a public testimony to a watching world that you have received Christ and want to live for Him!
Questions?
For Fargo Campus contact Pastor Lucas
For Kindred Campus contact Pastor Jonas
Class Dates
All participants MUST attend the baptism class taught by Pastor Lucas or Pastor Jonas.
Class includes important information about the meaning of baptism, what happens during the service and a brief rehearsal of where to go the morning of baptism and what to expect .
The class for students and adults (Fargo) is taught by Pastor Lucas Jackson. Allison Schmidlin, Bethel Kids’ Director, teaches the kid’s class. Parents of elementary aged kids must attend with their child. In Kindred, class will be taught by Pastor Jonas Bundy.
Baptism Classes
Fargo
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register Here
Kindred
Sunday, April 6 from 9 – 10:15 AM, Kindred HS
Email Pastor Jonas
What is Baptism?
Baptism is commanded by Christ in Matthew 28:19-20 and has been practiced by Christians in the Scriptures and throughout history. Baptism is the act of being immersed in water to declare a believer’s identification with the message, followers, and person of Christ. Baptism is not a requirement for receiving eternal life. Baptism at Bethel is a time of public celebration of the miraculous work of salvation that God provided through His Son.
Who Should be Baptized?
Anyone who has placed their faith in Christ for salvation is encouraged to be baptized. We usually suggest that children are in 2nd grade or older before being baptized, so they can begin to understand some of the symbolism involved in baptism.
Why is Baptism Important?
- Christ was baptized. (Matthew 3:16)
- The Lord approved of his disciples baptizing (John 4:1-2)
- Christ commanded it. (Matthew 28:19)
- The early church gave an important place to baptism. (Acts 2:38-47; 8:9-13; 8:36-40; 10:44-48)
- The New Testament uses this ordinance to picture or symbolize important truths. (Romans 6:1-10; Galatians 3:27; I Peter 3:21)
Next Steps
I want to be baptized
If you are interested in being baptized, there will be an informational class for you to register for and attend.
We offer baptism a few times a year at both our campuses: Easter Sunday, once in the Summer and once in the Fall.
Biblical Understanding of Baptism
If you have questions about infant baptism, age of baptism, submersion vs sprinkled, baptism in relation to salvation, and more, Dr. Wayne Grudem offers valuable teaching on Baptism in his book, Systematic Theology 2nd Ed..
In Chapter 49 he answers the questions: Who should be baptized? How should it be done? What does it mean? You can read the full 1st edition book online here (or jump to Chapter 49/page 847 on Baptism) or you can listen to this audio lesson as he discusses his understanding of biblical baptism.
Wayne Grudem speaking on Chapter 49 Baptism (audio)
Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine: Grudem, Wayne A.
For more information about Baptism please contact Pastor Lucas Jackson at LucasJackson@bethelfc.com.
Email Pastor Lucas