We ask that anyone interested in being baptized complete this process to better understand the Biblical teachings on baptism and why it is such an important part of discipleship. You can expect to spend about 45 minutes watching the videos below and completing the form at the end. Plan to complete this more than one week before Celebration Sunday so we have time to confirm details and plans for your baptism.
It is important to answer the reflection questions as you go for deeper understanding. We also recommend inviting a spiritual leader in your life (and/or a parent) to walk through this process with you.
It is important to answer the reflection questions as you go for deeper understanding. We also recommend inviting a spiritual leader in your life (and/or a parent) to walk through this process with you.
Watch Video 1: Jesus Centered Life
What do you tend to place at the center of your life instead of Jesus?
What do you tend to place at the center of your life instead of Jesus?
Watch Video 2: "Gospel Story"
What are some of the ways you've tried to seek fulfillment and escape the brokenness of sin on your own?
What are some of the ways you've tried to seek fulfillment and escape the brokenness of sin on your own?
Watch Video 3: Design Patterns
What do you find to be the most meaningful example of God delivering his people through the waters? Why?
What do you find to be the most meaningful example of God delivering his people through the waters? Why?
Watch Video 4: Scriptures
Please read the scripture passages included in the document linked here: "What the Bible Says About Baptism"
What are a few things you discovered while reading these scripture passages about baptism?
Please read the scripture passages included in the document linked here: "What the Bible Says About Baptism"
What are a few things you discovered while reading these scripture passages about baptism?
Watch Video 5: Baptismal Identity
What are the next steps you plan to take as you prepare for baptism?
What are the next steps you plan to take as you prepare for baptism?
Watch Video 6: Defining the Relationship
How will your decision to be baptized redefine your relationship with Jesus?
How will your decision to be baptized redefine your relationship with Jesus?
7: Sharing Your Story
There may a video discussing this in the future. At McCook Christian, a part of the baptism process involves filming short videos to show before your baptism. These videos are an important opportunity to practice sharing your story with Jesus and we work to make it as painless as possible. We ask you to schedule a time to come in and have a conversation. The form you will complete includes prompts for writing out your story and is a good tool for considering what to talk about in your video.
While we believe these testimonies are powerful various reasons, we also understand they may be a barrier. As a result, while we ask everyone to film their story, we also offer the option to share your written testimony in its place.
How could God use your story to draw others closer to Him?
There may a video discussing this in the future. At McCook Christian, a part of the baptism process involves filming short videos to show before your baptism. These videos are an important opportunity to practice sharing your story with Jesus and we work to make it as painless as possible. We ask you to schedule a time to come in and have a conversation. The form you will complete includes prompts for writing out your story and is a good tool for considering what to talk about in your video.
While we believe these testimonies are powerful various reasons, we also understand they may be a barrier. As a result, while we ask everyone to film their story, we also offer the option to share your written testimony in its place.
How could God use your story to draw others closer to Him?
Watch Video 8: Celebration Sunday Walkthrough
What are you most excited for as you prepare to be baptized?
Are you nervous about anything?
After watching and reflecting on each video, complete the form below.
What are you most excited for as you prepare to be baptized?
Are you nervous about anything?
After watching and reflecting on each video, complete the form below.
Have more questions? Wanting to know something specific about baptism?
Click to view or download our "Frequently Asked Questions" document.
Click to view or download our "Frequently Asked Questions" document.