Baptism is a visible symbol of God’s saving work within a person. It is the outward sign of belonging to the people of God—those who have repented and put their faith in Jesus Christ. You should be baptized if you have repented of your sins and believed on Christ alone for salvation and have not already been baptized as a believer by immersion.
Step 1: Baptism Class
Attend a baptism class at the campus where you typically worship. If your schedule does not permit attending a class at your campus, you may attend a class at another campus.
Select one of the dates below to register for a class.
- Saturday, Sept 17, 1:30–2:30pm (Membership Class held just prior)
- Saturday, Nov 12, 1:30–2:30pm (Membership Class held just prior)
North Campus Classes
- Mondays, Aug 1, & Aug 8, 7–9pm (includes Membership Class)
South Campus Classes
- Wednesday, June 15, 6:15–7:15pm
- Wednesday, Sept 7, 6–7pm
Step 2: Be Interviewed by an Elder
After completing the Baptism Class, you will then be interviewed by an elder from your campus. The elder will listen to the story of how the Lord drew you to himself and ask why you would like to be baptized.
Step 3: Be Baptized
If the elder senses that you are ready for baptism, your will sign up to participate in a Baptism Service. Baptisms are scheduled during weekend worship services (or, at the North Campus, occasionally during a Wednesday Connection service). Each baptism candidate briefly will share his or her testimony (either read in person or pre-recorded) during the service before being baptized. See What to Expect in a Baptism Service.
If you are interested in starting the process of baptism, please contact your campus administrative assistant:
Brooke Ballard (612-338-7653 x493) Sam Crabtree (612-455-0800 x803) Rachel Dyvig
Resources on Baptism
- What Is Baptism, and How Important Is It?
(Sermon by John Piper; July 20, 2008) - How Do Circumcision and Baptism Correspond?
(Sermon by John Piper; August 29, 1999) - Buried and Raised in Baptism Through Faith
(Sermon by John Piper; May 11, 1997) - I Baptize You With Water
(Sermon by John Piper; May 4, 1997)