What is the baptism "procedure" at your denomination?

[KennySe]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

Just curious; thanks in advance,
Kenny

 

[Lotar]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to?

Calvary Chapel

(What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

Harvest

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

A person accepts Jesus Christ as their savior, then they can be baptized. We pray (no set prayer, just asking for God's blessing), and have worship. The pastor performing the baptism talks with the person about to be baptized, and makes sure that they understand what it is they are doing. Then they are baptized (dunking)

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

No

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

We don't have membership in the traditional sense.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

No, but those who were baptized as infants are encuraged to be baptized again, so that it is their choice.

Just curious; thanks in advance,
Kenny

Your welcome.

 

[Isaiah 53]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?) Southern Baptist/Calvary Baptist

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done. We don't have any set prayer. We baptize by submersion. All that is usually asked is if the baptizee (is that a word?) makes a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Then we baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation? No, baptism is an outward/pubic expression of your (already received) Salvation.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination? In order to become a member of our Church, yes you must be baptized.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there? No, I have already been baptized.

PEACE IN CHRIST!!!!

Just curious; thanks in advance, (Your Welcome!!)
Kenny

 

[eldermike]

I am Southern Baptist.
I am an ordained Elder.
I was Baptized at 14 in a southern Baptist church.
We do not believe that baptism is necessary for salvation.
We do baptize all new believers but out of obediance, and we make that clear. A person must know they are saved before baptisim, in fact that is our one and only question before baptism: "Who is your Lord and Savior"? meaning, He's already saved them, and they are old enough to respond to the question.

Eldermike

 

[Lanakila]

I attend a Southern Baptist Church so my answers would be similar to eldermikes. My husband Baptised 2 of our children, in an Independent Baptist Church, and was authorized by that church to do it. (He is ordained and a Chaplain in the Army).

 

[Bayhawks83]

im not sure exactly, but its about the same as whats posted above, i go to a baptist church.

 

[AngelAmidala]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

United Methodist - Church name is The United Methodist Church of Wappingers

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

Was gonna answer this one earlier but couldn't find a good version of a Baptismal Covenant online for you. So now I'm home and have my hymnal in front of me. We have 4 Baptismal Covenants in our hymnal. One is used for Confirmation and reception of New Members. One is for those who can answer for themselves or reaffirmation of faith. One is for a congregational reaffirmation of their baptismal covenant. And one (the one I'm going to give more details for you) is the Baptismal Covenant for children and others unable to answer for themselves (the type of baptism we see most in my church).

If you want the entire text of the covenant (which I am not going to type out here because it's too long) let me know and I'll get it to you via PM or e-mail.

But basically, there's an introduction to the service by the pastor. Then the lay leader or pastor presents those being baptized. Then the parents and sponsors are asked to renounce sin and profess their faith (a series of questions where the pastor asks things and the parents/sponsors respond "I do" or "I will.") The congregation is then addressed and are asked "Do you, as Christ's body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ?" The congregation then makes a statement about also nurting the individual being baptized. Then through responsive questions and answering we recite the Apostle's Creed. Then there's the thanksgiving over the water to be used, in the form of a responsive prayer. After that, the individual is baptized. My current pastor makes 3 crosses on the forehead of whoever is being baptized. It goes like this: "I baptize you in the name of the Father," (cross on the forehead) "and of the Son," (cross on the forehead) "and of the Holy Spirit." (cross on the forehead). Finally there's a welcoming of the newest member to the family of Christ.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

No.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

One must be baptized in some form to be brought in as a member of the denomination, yes. But it does not have to be a United Methodist baptism. I was baptized Presbyterian and was confirmed (and rededicated) as a United Methodist and did not have to get baptized again or anything. But I did have to have been baptized.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

Nope. (See above)

If you have any questions, let me know!

 

[western kentucky]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

I am a member of a church that you can read about in the bible (Rom. 16:16). Would you like to know more about it?

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

Where I attend, the procedure followed is simply scriptural.

1) First one must hear the word of God (Rom. 10:17).
2) Second, after hearing the word of God, one must believe (Heb 11:6).
3) Third, one must repent (Acts 2:38).
4) Fourth, one must confess that Jesus is the son of God (Acts 8:37).
5) Fifth, one must be baptized (Mark 16:16).

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

In the conversions listed in the New Testament, baptism is very urgent...

Acts 16:33 - And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and his household.

Acts 8:36 - As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?"

Acts 22:16 - Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.

Why is baptism so urgent?

If baptism: Saves us (1 Peter 3:21), is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), washes away sins (Acts 22:16), is to put on Christ (Galatians 3:27), is the be buried with Christ (Col. 2:12), is to benefit from Christ's resurrection (Rom. 6:5), and is to be crucified with Christ (Rom. 6:6), then what condition is one in before baptism?

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?



If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

Just curious; thanks in advance,
Kenny

 

[Gabriel]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

Presbyterian (PCA), sanctuary, specifically Spruce Creek

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

This is straight from the Book of Church Order:
CHAPTER 56.

The Administration of Baptism

The Baptism of Infants and Children

56-1. Baptism is not to be unnecessarily delayed; not to be administered, in any case, by any private person; but by a minister of Christ, called to be the steward of the mysteries of God.

56-2. It is not to be privately administered, but in the presence of the congregation under the supervision of the Session.

56-3. After previous notice is given to the minister, the child to be baptized is to be presented, by one or both the parents, or some other responsible person, signifying the desire that the child be baptized.

56-4. Before baptism, the minister is to use some words of instruction, touching the institution, nature, use, and ends of this sacrament, showing:

a. That it is instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ;

b. That it is a seal of the Covenant of Grace, of our ingrafting into Christ, and of our union with Him, of remission of sins, regeneration, adoption, and life eternal;

c. That the water, in baptism, represents and signifies both the blood of Christ, which taketh away all guilt of sin, original and actual; and the sanctifying virtue of the Spirit of Christ against the dominion of sin, and the corruption of our sinful nature;

d. That baptizing, or sprinkling and washing with water, signifies the cleansing from sin by the blood and for the merit of Christ, together with the mortification of sin, and rising from sin to newness of life, by virtue of the death and resurrection of Christ;

e. That the promise is made to believers and their children; and that the children of believers have an interest in the covenant, and right to the seal of it, and to the outward privileges of the Church, under the Gospel, no less than the children of Abraham in the time of the Old Testament; the Covenant of Grace, for substance, being the same; and the grace of God, and the consolation of believers, more plentiful than before;

f. That the Son of God admitted little children into His presence, embracing and blessing them, saying, "For of such is the kingdom of God";

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g. That children by Baptism, are solemnly received into the bosom of the Visible Church, distinguished from the world, and them that are without, and united with believers; and that all who are baptized in the name of Christ, do renounce, and by their Baptism are bound to fight against the devil, the world, and the flesh;

h. That they are federally holy before Baptism, and therefore are they baptized;

i. That the inward grace and virtue of Baptism is not tied to that very moment of time wherein it is administered; and that the fruit and power thereof reaches to the whole course of our life; and that outward baptism is not so necessary, that through the want thereof, the infant is in danger of damnation;

j. By virtue of being children of believing parents they are, because of God's covenant ordinance, made members of the Church, but this is not sufficient to make them continue members of the Church. When they have reached the age of discretion, they become subject to obligations of the covenant: faith, repentance and obedience. They then make public confession of their faith in Christ, or become covenant breakers, and subject to the discipline of the Church.

In these or the like instructions, the minister is to use his own liberty and godly wisdom, as the ignorance or errors in the doctrine of Baptism, and the edification of the people, shall require.

He is also to admonish all that are present to look back to their Baptism, to repent of their sins against their covenant with God; to stir up their faith; to improve and make right use of their Baptism, and of the covenant sealed between God and their soul.

He is to exhort the parent to consider the great mercy of God to him and his child; to bring up the child in the knowledge of the grounds of the Christian religion, and in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and to let him know the danger of God's wrath to himself and child, if he be negligent; requiring his solemn promise for the performance of his duty. 8-89

The minister is also to exhort the parents to the careful performance of their duty, requiring:

a. That they teach the child to read the Word of God;

b. that they instruct him in the principles of our holy religion, as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, an excellent summary of which we have in the Confession of Faith, and in the Larger and Shorter Catechisms of the Westminster Assembly, which are to be recommended to them as adopted by the Church, for their direction and assistance, in the discharge of this important duty;

c. that they pray with and for him;

d. that they set an example of piety and godliness before him; and endeavor, by all the means of God's appointment, to bring up their child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

56-5. The minister shall then read the covenant promises:

For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him. And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee. Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, thou and thy house. (Acts 2:39; Gen. 17:7; Acts 16:31

The minister shall then propose the following questions:

1. Do you acknowledge your child's need of the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit?

2. Do you claim God's covenant promises in (his) behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for (his) salvation, as you do for your own?

3. Do you now unreservedly dedicate your child to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before (him) a godly example, that you will pray with and for (him), that you will teach (him) the doctrines of our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all the means of God's appointment, to bring (him) up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?

To the congregation (optional):

Do you as a congregation undertake the responsibility of assisting the parents in the Christian nurture of this child?

56-6 Then the minister is to pray for a blessing to attend this ordinance, after which, calling the child by name, he shall say:

I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

As he pronounces these words, he is to baptize the child with water, by pouring or sprinkling it on the head of the child, without adding any other ceremony; and the whole shall be concluded with prayer.

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CHAPTER 57.

The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances.

57-1. Believers' children within the Visible Church, and especially those dedicated to God in Baptism, are non-communing members under the care of the Church. They are to be taught to love God, and to obey and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. When they are able to understand the Gospel, they should be earnestly reminded that they are members of the Church by birthright, and that it is their duty and privilege personally to accept Christ, to confess Him before men, and to seek admission to the Lord's Supper.

57-2. The time when young persons come to understand the Gospel cannot be precisely fixed. This must be left to the prudence of the Session, whose office it is to judge, after careful examination, the qualifications of those who apply for admission to sealing ordinances.

57-3. When unbaptized persons apply for admission into the Church, they shall, ordinarily, after giving satisfaction with respect to their knowledge and piety, make a public profession of their faith, in the presence of the congregation, and thereupon be baptized.

57-4. It is recommended, as edifying and proper, that baptized persons, when admitted by the Session to the Lord's Supper, make a public profession of their faith in the presence of the congregation. But in all cases, there should be a clear recognition of their previous relation to the church as baptized members.

57-5. The time having come for the making of a public profession, and those who have been approved by the Session having taken their places in the presence of the congregation, the minister may state that:

Of the number of those who were baptized in infancy as members of the Church of God by birthright, and as heirs of the covenant promises, the Session has examined and approved (call them by name), who come now to assume for themselves the full privileges and responsibilities of their inheritance in the household of faith.

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If there be present any candidates for Baptism, the minister may state that:

As applicants for admission into the Church of God by Baptism, which is a sign and seal of our engrafting into Christ, and of our engagement to be the Lord's, the Session has examined and approved (call them by name), who are cordially welcomed into the fellowship of the household of faith.

The minister may then address those making a profession in the following terms:

(All of) you being here present to make a public profession of faith, are to assent to the following declarations and promises, by which you enter into a solemn covenant with God and His Church.

1. Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure, and without hope save in His sovereign mercy?

2. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered in the Gospel?

3. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?

4. Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability?

5. Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to study its purity and peace?

The minister may now briefly admonish those making a profession of faith as to the importance of the solemn obligations they have assumed; then baptism may be administered, if there be present any candidates for the ordinance, and the whole concluded with prayer.

57-6. Persons received from other churches by letters of dismissal as well as those being received by reaffirmation of faith should give a testimony of their Christian experience to the Session. Their names are to be announced to the congregation with a recommendation of them to its Christian confidence and affection.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

No, it is an act of obedience and an expression of faith and understanding of the church body and covenant family.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

No. And, as we do baptize infants and children, it is not necessary to be baptised again if you were baptised as a child before you made a profession of faith.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

Yes, no.

Just curious; thanks in advance,
Kenny[/QUOTE]

 

[Lanakila]

The Baptist churches I have been a member of (9 since we move alot) do not baptise infants. They believe in 'Believers Baptism', and if you move to one of these type churches from a church where you were baptised as an infant they will ask you to be re-baptised as a believer before becoming a formal member. Some are very legalistic in this and will ask that even if you were baptised as a believer, if your church baptises infants you need to be re-baptised. One church re-baptised a Pentecostal friend of mine, because they believe baptism to be sort of an annointing in many Pentecostal churches.

 

[Isaiah 53]

The Baptist churches I have been a member of (9 since we move alot) do not baptise infants. They believe in 'Believers Baptism', and if you move to one of these type churches from a church where you were baptised as an infant they will ask you to be re-baptised as a believer before becoming a formal member. Some are very legalistic in this and will ask that even if you were baptised as a believer, if your church baptises infants you need to be re-baptised. One church re-baptised a Pentecostal friend of mine, because they believe baptism to be sort of an annointing in many Pentecostal churches.

This is the same in my church, not suprising since we are both Southern Baptists, we do not baptize infants.

We do however do a dedication of infants. The parents bring the child to the front and make a promise before God and those present, that they will bring the child up with the knowledge of Jesus Christ. In turn the those present make the same promise tp God and the parents in regards to the child.

Hope that made sense.

PEACE IN CHRIST!!!

 

[JEREMY O'ROURKE]

I go to an independent Pentecostal Church we dont believe as some Pentecostals do that water Baptism is essential. We dont believe in Baptizing babies because we believe in believers baptism. However the formula is a bit different than most Churches. We baptize people in Jesus name according to Acts 2:38 instead of baptizing in the way that most churches do. The reason is is that we believe that Jesus is the father, son, and holy spirit. My church is abit more oneness than trinitarian but we dont believe that water baptism and speaking in tongues is a nessecaty to be saved as most do.

 

[KennySe]

Thank you for your participation, posters. I was curious.

 

[Grace_Alone4gives]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

HI!

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

Reformed (RCA)- Grace Community Church

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

See Gabriels post - it is very similar to PCA

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

It is an obedience issue - not a salvation one. Although we do ask all converts to be baptised and think it is an important pasrt of one's Christian walk. Our denomination believes baptism is more than simply symbolic, but is a covenant sign and seal of the New Covenant - entering one into the visible church (not the spiritually invisable church, that is a matter of the heart and of belief in Christ) Therefore, we do baptise infants - again, much like Presbyterian...and somewhat like Orthodox.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

Only if one is unbaptised. We recommend all Christians follow Christs command in obedience and be baptised if they have not been already. If one has been baptised in a Christian, Trinitarian denomination, (not Oneness, JW, LDS etc...)however, there is no need to be rebaptised. Mode is unimportant also...we baptise by immersion or sprinkling. (we have a tank and a bowl )

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

Never switched

Just curious; thanks in advance,
Kenny

You're very welcome.

 

[Foundthelight]

I attend the Community Bible Church in Franklin, New York, a non-denominational church in the Baptistic tradition.


We have to have accepted the Savior prior to Baptism.

At the time of Baptism we make a public profession of faith.

We are baptised by immersion, normally in a pond or stream. But we do have a baptismal in the church.

We do not baptise infants. We do baptise minors if the Pastor feels that their acceptance of the Lord is real.

In my case, I was baptised as an infant in the Presbyterian Church. My present church put no pressure on me to be re-baptised. The Holy Spirit moved me after much prayer and reading of the Word. I think that I knew it was the right thing to do for about two years before I surrendered. The Sunday after I gave in to the Spirit on this, Pastor announced that he would be holding a baptismal service the next Sunday. It was grey and cool on July 13, 2003, spitting rain, generally nasty. When Pastor started the service the rain stopped and the sun shone through the clouds. It was one of the most wonderful days of my life. Right up there with witnessing, and helping in, the birth of our sons.

 

[Rechtgläubig]

Which denomination do you belong to?

Lutheran

What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?

Atonement (Plano, TX)

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

I would have to look in the hymnal for specifics. It takes place during the regular worship service after the confession of sins/absolution and before the scripture readings.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

Yes, but not absolutely necessary.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

I guess so, I can't think of a reason why someone would desire to be a member and refuse to be baptized.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

I was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church as an infant. I was not rebaptized. Any baptisim with water and in the name of the Triune God ("In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit") is valid.

 

[Cary.Melvin]

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

Catholic, Queen of Peace Catholic Church

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

Done as an infant if born into the Catholic Faith or as an adult if you are a convert. Don't know the exact procedure. By submersion if water is available, otherwise by pouring or sprinkling. As an infant your parents make a statement of faith in your name (basicly afferming the appostle's creed). You are then Baptized in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

Yes. It is a nessisary Sacrement.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

Only if you have not been Baptised in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit before? We believe in only one valid Baptism.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

No.

 

[Fiskare]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

I'm an ordained deacon (Holy Orders) in the Anglican Communion.

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

Anglican Baptismal liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

Simply- faith justifies, and unbelief damns. Believers receive baptism, and those who resist or reject baptism do not demonstrate saving faith. IN other words, if one is a confessing beliver in Jesus, one must be baptised, if, however, extenuating circumstances (thief on the cross scenario) prevent the baptism, then it would not necessarily prevent salvation.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

Yes, if you are not previously baptised in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. No, if you are already validly baptised.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

No, nor would I switch to a denomination that denied baptismal grace already being recieved in my own baptism.

 

[imasharp]

Hello, Protestant/ Reformed/Evangelical posters.

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?) Assembly of God

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done. The people that are being baptized are to come 30 minutes early and hear the steps of salvation. They make sure that the steps to ask Jesus in their hearts have been made and they have had a salvation experience. During our praise and worship, they are taken into the baptismal pool and baptized. They are asked there also if they have accepted Jesus as Lord and anything else that God puts on their heart to tell the person that is being baptized.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation? We don't believe it is necessary, however it is the next step. It follows Jesus example and we are to be like Him.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination? I will have to ask this. I have never seen this come up.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there? I was raised Baptist. I now attend an Assembly of God church. I didn't get rebaptized.

Just curious; thanks in advance,
Kenny

 

[tkoman]

Which denomination do you belong to? (What's the name of the church building you go to for worship?)

I belong to a Souther Baptist Church, but I am personally non-denominational.

What is the "procedure" followed for being baptized there? (i.e which prayers are used.) I want the "step by step" how it's done.

No prayers, nothing partticular. The pastor basically says that based on my proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ as my savior I am baptisedin the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit - I died with Him, and was raised into new Life.

Is it necessary to be baptized for salvation?

No.

Is it necessary to be baptized to be "welcomed" as a member of that denomination?

No.

If you ever "switched" to another denomination, did you get baptized there?

Well, I was "aprinkled as a Catholic, but that doesn't seem to work for me.