BAPTISM

Buried. Risen. New.

Baptism is how you go public with what God has already done. Buried with Christ, raised with Christ, marked as His. We baptize the last Sunday of every month at North Valley. Anyone who's trusted Jesus is welcome.

I WANT TO BE BAPTIZED

WATCH NICK'S STORY

WHAT IT IS

An outward picture of an inward change.

Baptism doesn't save you — trusting Jesus does. But once you've trusted Him, baptism is the next public step. It's how the early church marked who belonged to the family of God. Acts is full of people who heard, believed, and got in the water that same day.

Baptism doesn’t save you — trusting Jesus does. But once you’ve trusted Him, baptism is the next public step. It’s how the early church marked who belonged to the family of God. Acts is full of people who heard, believed, and got in the water that same day.

Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

ACTS 2:38

WHAT HAPPENS

Three things, and that's it.

No long ceremony. No memorized lines. The most nerve-wracking part is the room cheering for you.

01

Arrive.

Come dressed to get wet. Shorts and a tee under your clothes work great. We provide the towels.

02

Share your story.

Before you go in, you'll share a sentence or two about what Jesus has done in your life. Off the cuff is fine.

03

Step in.

A pastor baptizes you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The room cheers. We always do.

ONE OF MANY

Years of wrestling. One Sunday. Water that felt warmer than the room.

Nick was the kind of kid who asked the hard questions. The kind of adult who kept asking. Hear him tell it.

WATCH NICK'S STORY

READY?

Tell us you're in.

Tell us you’re in.

Sign up below and a pastor will reach out before the next baptism Sunday to walk you through it. No pressure, no awkwardness.

QUESTIONS

Things we get asked.

Who can be baptized?

Anyone who has trusted Jesus as Savior. Doesn't matter your age, your background, or how long you've been at North Valley.

Do I have to be a member of NVC?

Nope. You just have to be a follower of Jesus.

What if I was baptized as a baby?

Many of us were. Believer baptism — by full immersion, after personal faith — is what scripture describes. We'd love to walk you through the distinction.

Can my kids be baptized?

Yes, if they've personally trusted Jesus and can articulate their faith in their own words. A pastor will sit down with you and your kid first.

What if I'm scared?

That's normal. Most people are. You're not alone — a pastor walks you through every step.