Baptism

<h2><span style="color:var(--alt-color-bg)">What Is Baptism?</span></h2>

What Is Baptism?

Baptism is an outward confession of an inward change after you have received Jesus as your Savior. It is an essential step as you continue in your journey as a disciple of Jesus. Southbridge baptizes by immersion, as seen throughout the early church in the New Testament.

Baptism is a beautiful display of the gospel: We identify with Jesus in His death and burial as we immerse in water and symbolize His resurrection when we come back out of the water.

<h2><span style="color:var(--alt-color-bg)">Why Get Baptized?</span></h2>

Why Get Baptized?

  • It symbolizes our identity with Christ.
  • It proclaims Christ’s death and resurrection.
  • It imitates the example of Jesus.
  • It follows Jesus’ last command on earth.
  • It serves as public notice to the world of your new life in Jesus
  • It pictures a believer’s death to sin and resurrection through the Holy Spirit.
Matthew's Story

Matthew's Story

"I was in a really dark place, and God really pulled me out of that place and put me in a position to understand why I should believe what I believe. I hope that other people can undergo that same transformation that I did and experience the love that Christ has done in my life."

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Next Baptism Date/Sign Up

Next Baptism: April 5, 2026 (Easter)

Sign up to start the process to get baptized at Southbridge.

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Baptism for Families Class

Next Class: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Do you have a child ready to get baptized, or just curious about what it means? This class is for you and your child.

Registration will open by the end of 2025.