Baptism

Do I have to be baptized to go to heaven?
Because Jesus instructed us to be baptized, baptism is an act of obedience. While it is not necessary for salvation, it demonstrates submission to God. We immerse at Crossroads Church because we believe the Bible shows that Jesus modeled that for us as the way to publicly acknowledge our faith in Him.

Who should be baptized?
Anyone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ can and should be baptized.  The Bible does not show that you must wait any set period of time.  In fact, there are examples of people being baptized immediately after accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Some churches choose to christen infants. While we recognize the right of other churches to practice infant baptism, we understand the Bible to teach that only professing believers qualify for baptism. Baptism does not make you a believer, rather it shows that you already believe.
We will baptize older children, but only if we know they are making the decision on their own and understand what it means.

How do I get baptized?
First, we recommend you watch this message on baptism. If you do not have high-speed internet, you can request a copy of the message on DVD via the form to the right or get a copy from Guest Services at church.