The writers of scripture teach that Jesus Christ's death on the cross paid the full price for our sin. Jesus' resurrection showed His victory over the power of sin and death. Therefore, forgiveness of sin and our salvation occur only when a person places his or her faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus as the sufficient payment for his or her sin.

Baptism publicly illustrates what has already taken place in a person's heart when they put their faith in Jesus. It is a way of showing others you have entered into a relationship with Him.

It's important to understand that baptism does not "save" you. You are "saved" only by faith in Jesus. Baptism is a demonstration that you are already "saved" and are a follower of Jesus Christ. Baptism is evidence of salvation, not a requirement for salvation.

Those who are baptized are following Jesus' example and obeying His command.

Jesus was baptized.
“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” Matthew 3:16–17

Jesus commanded us to get baptized. 
“Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” Matthew 28:18–20

Because Jesus instructed his followers to be baptized, baptism is also an act of obedience for all those who put their faith in Him by asking Him to be the Forgiver of their sins and the Leader of their life.

If you have put your faith in Jesus as the Forgiver of your sins and the Leader of your life, but have never publicly proclaimed your faith in Jesus through baptism, then yes, you should get baptized! Take the next step and express interest in baptism here.

What if I’ve already been baptized?

If you have already been baptized since becoming a follower of Jesus, then there’s no need to get baptized again. However, if you were baptized before putting your faith in Jesus, you should be baptized again to publicly proclaim your faith in Him.

As soon as you have put your faith in Jesus you can, and should, be baptized. There is no reason to delay! If you're waiting until you're perfect, you'll never be ready. You can take the next step and express interest in baptism here.

If you have not yet put your faith in Jesus, by asking him to be the forgiver of your sins, and leader of your life, but are ready to, or if you have any questions about how to begin a personal relationship with Jesus, we would love to help you take that first step. Just contact us at newfaith@relevantcommunity.org.

We will baptize anyone kindergarten and above who understands what baptism symbolizes and wants to make their faith public.

We baptize kids (grades K-5) at an event called Baptism Bash three times per year, and middle school students(grades 6-8) at Rooted, our middle school environment, twice a year. High school students and older are baptized during our Sunday Gatherings.

Child Dedication
Some denominations choose to baptize (christen) infants. While we recognize the right of other churches to practice infant baptism, we believe the writers of scripture teach that only those who have put their faith in Jesus are to be baptized.

At Relevant, we practice the dedication of infants, rather than the baptism of infants. Child Dedication is an opportunity for parents to make a public commitment before God, the church, and their family expressing a desire to raise their children to follow God. 

We do Child Dedications three times a year—during the first Sunday of March, July, and November—at the Sunday gathering of your choice.

You can register for Child Dedication anytime using this sign up form. If you have questions regarding Child Dedication, email our Sprouts Ministry Leader, Kristy Rothe, at kristy@relevantcommunity.org.

We baptize by immersion in water because that is how we see baptism done in scripture.

There are 3 ways to be baptized at Relevant, depending on your age.

(1) Baptism Bash
Baptism Bash is a fun baptism event created just for kids in grades K-5. It happens three times a year on a Sunday afternoon.

(2) During Rooted
Middle school students can be baptized twice a year during Rooted, our weekly environment for middle school students. Rooted meets on Sundays from 4:00-5:30pm.

(3) During Sunday Gatherings
High school students and adults are baptized during our Sunday Gatherings. Kids and middle school students can also be baptized during Sunday Gatherings.

Take the next step and express interest in baptism here.