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.
Last Baptism Service: April 2023
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
Please note that the baptism classes are campus specific. Please register for the class at the campus you attend.
Our Baptism class is a one-time evening class where we go over the meaning of baptism, your testimony, and next the steps to take after your baptism. Those who take the Winter class and decide to be baptized will be baptized in early spring. Attendance of class is required for baptism. Questions? Email baptism@northview.org.
Class Dates & Locations
Thursday, January 25th, 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Downes Road Campus
Saturday, January 27th, 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Central Abbotsford Campus
Sunday, January 28th, 12:30pm-2:00pm at the East Abbotsford Campus
TBD 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Mission Campus
Baptism Services
Our next Baptism Services will be:
TBD, Downes Road Campus
TBD, Central Abbotsford Campus
TBD, East Abbotsford Campus
TBD, Mission Campus