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Whether you just decided to follow Jesus or you've followed him for years, baptism is your next step. Text BAPTISM and we'll send short videos that walk you through what it means, what to expect and how to sign up. No app to download, and you can stop any time.
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What baptism is
The word in the Bible means to go under the water. At The Hills, we baptize by immersion: you go all the way under and come back up. Here's what that picture means.
Your old life is buried
Going under the water is a picture of dying to your old life and being buried with Jesus. There's no new life without letting the old one go.
Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
Romans 6:3 (NIV)
You're washed clean
The water pictures what only Jesus can do: wash away the sin we can't wash off on our own.
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.
Acts 22:16 (NIV)
You belong to God
The Bible calls it a covenant: a bond between you and God. In baptism, you say in front of everyone that your life is his.
For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.
Romans 6:5 (NIV)
You're raised to a new life
Coming up out of the water pictures being raised with Jesus into a new life. It's how you accept what he's done for you and start living it.
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Romans 6:4 (NIV)
When you're baptized, this is who you are.
for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Galatians 3:27 (NIV)
Why be baptized?
Jesus was baptized, and he told his followers to baptize everyone who follows him. In the Bible, it was the first thing new believers did.
Does baptism save me?
Jesus saves you. Only his blood can wash sin away, and baptism is the clearest picture of that washing: your old life buried and a new one raised with him.
Why now?
In the Bible, people were baptized as soon as they believed, often the same day. You don't have to get your life together first. If you've decided to follow Jesus, you're ready.
Followed Jesus for years and never been baptized? It's not too late. Text BAPTISM to (812) 432-1981 and start today.
Text BAPTISMHow it works
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Start with one text
Text BAPTISM to (812) 432-1981. Your first video comes right back.
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Watch a few short videos
They walk you through what baptism means and what the day looks like. CONFIRM: how many days, and whether people choose their time like Decided
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Sign up when you're ready
At the end, we'll send a link to sign up for an upcoming baptism. Pick the date that works for you.
What to expect
What the day looks like, so nothing catches you off guard.
- You'll go all the way under the water and come right back up.
- CONFIRM: What to bring, such as a change of clothes and a towel
- CONFIRM: Where to go when you arrive, and who meets you
- CONFIRM: Who baptizes you
- CONFIRM: Whether you share your story first, written or on video
- CONFIRM: Whether family and friends can watch, take photos or film
Where this fits
Here's the path we walk with people at The Hills. Baptism is a step you can take any time you're ready.
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Decided
Short daily videos for your first steps with Jesus.
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Baptism
Short videos about baptism, ending with a link to sign up.
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Rooted
The first class in our growth track and where discipleship starts at The Hills.
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Story of God
The whole Bible, Genesis to Revelation, as one story, and where your story fits in it.
Questions
- Can my child be baptized?
- Yes, once they can make that decision on their own. We encourage parents to wait until their child asks to be baptized and is in second grade or older. For younger children, we offer Family Dedication, where parents commit to raising their child to love and honor Jesus. Our kids baptism page helps you talk it through. CONFIRM: process for students and teens
- I was baptized as a baby. Should I be baptized again?
- At The Hills, baptism follows your own decision to follow Jesus. CONFIRM: pastor's answer for someone baptized as an infant
- I was baptized at another church. Do I need to be baptized again?
- CONFIRM: pastor's answer
- Can my family come?
- CONFIRM: whether family can watch, take photos or film
- What should I wear?
- CONFIRM: what to wear, and whether The Hills provides a shirt
- Does it cost anything?
- No. Your carrier's usual message and data rates may apply.
- How do I stop?
- Tap the stop link in any text to end the videos. You can also reply STOP, but that stops all texts from The Hills.
- Can I forward it to a friend?
- Your link is personal to you. Ask your friend to text BAPTISM to (812) 432-1981 to get their own.
Ready when you are.
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