Baptism Sunday 2026

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In Matthew 28:18–19, Jesus declared, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This command from Christ is known as the Great Commission, and is the foundation of the church’s mission — to make disciples who follow Jesus Christ faithfully.

Baptism is the first step of obedience in that disciple-making process. When a believer is baptized, they publicly identify with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Church baptism is not just a religious ritual; it is a visible act of faith and repentance — a declaration that Jesus Christ is now Lord of their life. It symbolizes a death, burial, new life, and that we are “raised with Him through faith” according to Colossians 2:12.

The local church plays a vital role to fulfill this command. Every time a church baptizes a new believer, it testifies to the power of the Gospel and the ongoing mission of Jesus to reach the world. Discipleship typically begins at the waters of baptism and continues through teaching, fellowship, and in obedience to God’s Word.

Baptism unites believers into the body of Christ and strengthens the church community in its purpose and witness to the world. Baptism is a personal commitment and a public proclamation of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. By obeying the command of Jesus Christ to “make disciples” by “baptizing them,” the church carries out the Great Commission with authority and the love of Christ.

If you have trusted Jesus as Savior for your sins, you should be Baptized. It’s how you publicly declare that Jesus is the Lord of your life. And it’s the church’s joyful honor to walk with you, together fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission.