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Baptism FAQ

CrossRoads Community Church believes that people should be baptized by immersion following their profession of faith. The Greek term "baptize" literally means to immerse. If, however, you were previously baptized by some other mode, after having made a decision for Christ, we do not require you to be re-baptized.

When should I be baptized?
As soon as you have personally trusted Jesus Christ for salvation. This is the model Jesus commands us to follow.

What if I was baptized as an infant?
Among Christians there are different perspectives. Some denominations and traditions baptize infants while others do not. Perhaps you were baptized as an infant. How should you view that baptism? You certainly want to show respect to your parents and their viewpoints, as well as be grateful to God for any spiritual influence they have had in your life. However, our understanding of what the Bible teaches is that baptism is an action that follows conversion. So, if you have not been baptized since you have decided to follow Jesus, we recommend that you do so.

Can my children be baptized?
Absolutely, as long as they thoroughly understand what they are doing. CrossRoads Community Church requires that you wait until your children are old enough to make an intelligent profession of faith that is their own. We certainly believe that a young child can be saved, but the older the child is, the more they will understand and the more meaningful baptism will be. However, we do dedicate infants to the Lord and call parents to commit themselves to raise their children for Christ. For more information about baby dedications, please contact our office at 864-228-9335.