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Baptism

Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family.

Are you ready to be baptized?

Water Baptism Is On November 15th, 2026. 

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Invite your loved ones to join you.

Water baptism is a time of celebration and public declaration of new life in Christ. Bring your friends and family with you to a baptism service so you can celebrate together.

We provide everything you need.

Don’t worry about what to bring for water baptism. Our team is prepared with everything you need including your own Baptism t-shirt.

Questions? 

Water baptism is an important step in your walk with God. We want to make sure you walk through this decision with confidence. If you have questions, reach out to the office here:

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We're so excited for your next step with Christ

Baptism is a public declaration. It's you telling everyone out loud what has already happened in your heart. It doesn't make you a Christian; it shows that you already are one.

No. Baptism symbolizes the new life you began when you started following Jesus. It's a step of obedience that follows belief, not a requirement for it.

The clearest sign is that you're the one who wants to be baptized, not because someone invited you, a friend is doing it, or you feel it's expected. If you've put your trust in Jesus and want to publicly say so, you're ready.

Infant baptism and child dedication are commitments your parents made on your behalf. This baptism is different: it's your own choice, made as an adult who understands it and means it.

That's completely okay, and it's fine to wait. Come watch a baptism service, keep asking questions, and talk with a pastor or small group leader about what it means. There's no prize for rushing it.


After you sign up, you'll receive an email with detailed instructions specific to your baptism service. Beach and on-location baptisms are a little different, so the details in your email will match the one you're attending. In general, here's how the day works:

- What to bring: A full change of clothes, because you're going home wet!
Before the service: Change into your baptism shirt, which we provide. Put your belongings in the bag we give you.
- After the service: Head to the baptism area. Our team will guide you every step of the way.
- Before you enter the water: Hand your bag to a team member.
- Right after you come out of the water: The team will give your bag back along with a towel to dry off. Then head to the restrooms to change.
- Photos: A photographer will be there for each person.
- Afterward: You'll receive a certificate and your photo in the mail about 14 days after the event.

Yes. At our beach baptisms, we can accommodate many people at a time. At our on-location baptisms, we can't have more than two people in the tank at once.

We are so excited that you are considering water baptism for your child! At East Coast Believers Church, we encourage children to make their own decision to follow Jesus and make Him their personal Lord and Savior. Baptism is a personal decision to openly identify with Jesus Christ. We baptize children ages 7 and up, and we advise parents to wait until their child is the one asking to be baptized. That is usually a good sign they are ready. If your child is younger, we'd love to partner with you as you wait, reading the Bible, praying, and talking together about Jesus and the decision they will one day make.