Baptism not only signifies resurrection to a new life in Christ, but it is also a public commitment to walk in Christ’s way. Baptism means we now belong to Christ.
What is Baptism?
Baptism is a public declaration that the believer identifies with Christ and has become part of His body, the Church.
Baptism is closely linked with belief in the New Testament, and therefore happens at the beginning of someone’s journey as a disciple of Jesus (Acts 2:38-41), and is therefore considered a symbol of initiation into a life of following Jesus with other followers of Jesus.
We are united with Christ and enjoy all the benefits that come therein (Romans 6:1-11).
Who Should Be Baptized?
• Those who have accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord.
• Those seeking membership with Northview are required to be baptized as a believer, even if they were baptized as an infant.
At Northview Community Church we wait until our children are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of baptism before we baptize them.
Why Should I Be Baptized?
Believe and baptize are very closely linked. (Acts 2:40-41; 8:36-40; 10:48; 16:15; 16:33).
Jesus showed by example that we are to be baptized by being baptized himself (Matthew 3:13-17).
Baptism is understood to fulfill, in part, the command of Jesus to confess him before humanity (Matthew 10:32).
Ready to be baptized?
Upcoming Baptism Classes and Services
Our baptism class is a one-time class where we go over the meaning of baptism, your testimony, and the next steps to take after your baptism. We have classes coming up in July, at each of our Abbotsford campuses! Attendance of this class is required for baptism.
Questions? Email baptism@northview.org
Class Dates & Locations
Our next baptism classes are coming this summer!
Central Abbotsford Campus – July 25, 7:00-8:30pm
East Abbotsford Campus – July 26, 12:30-2:00pm
Downes Road Campus – July 28, 7:00-8:30pm
Feel free to reach out to baptism@northview.org with any questions!
Baptism Services
Our next baptism services will be:
Central Abbotsford Campus – October 3
East Abbotsford Campus – October 4
Downes Road Campus – September 26 / 27
Previous Testimonies
Read the stories of people who have been baptized at Northview