Baptism

We believe baptism is an important outward sign of belief in Christ and shows a willingness to surrender to God’s power in our lives. It is a way of marking your life as God’s and not your own. Jesus was baptized and called His disciples to believe in Him and be baptized as a demonstration of their belief.

SouthBrook celebrates Baptism Weekend twice a year, although individuals may arrange to be baptized at any time by contacting Rita Brown. During Baptism Weekend, people who are ready to publicly state their belief and faith in God’s grace come forward and are baptized by immersion. Prior to Baptism Weekend, we offer a Baptism Orientation class. It’s an excellent resource for anyone looking for further explanation as to why SouthBrook celebrates baptism the way we do.

While we believe that being baptized is a decision that one should make personally, on their own time, we do offer a Baby/Child Dedication Ceremony for parents who wish to make a commitment to raising their child in a faith-filled home. If a child is interested in baptism, we welcome any questions that the parents or child may have. Simply, make an appointment! We'll arrange an hour of time for parents and children to experience together, ask questions, and start discussions about what it means to be baptized. For more information, contact Cathy Glista.

  Read about Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3 or Apostle Paul’s thoughts in Romans 6.