Baptism

Baptism is a historic and significant practice in the Christian faith. At The Way, we baptize those who have personally decided to follow Jesus and are ready to publicly declare their faith. We practice baptism by full immersion in water as a joyful, public celebration with our church community. If you have put your trust in Jesus, baptism is a good next step. 

What is Baptism? 

Baptism is both a public declaration of faith and a sacred sign of God’s grace. In baptism, we are visibly united with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection, declaring that our old life has died and our new life is now hidden with Him. It is not only our statement of allegiance to Christ, but God’s visible representation of His promise—to forgive our sins, to cleanse us, and to make us His own. As we enter the water and rise again, baptism proclaims the reality at the heart of the Gospel: that we belong to Jesus, and that through Him, we have been made new.

Scripture says, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death… that we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:3–5). When a person goes under the water, it symbolizes dying to their old way of life. When they rise out of the water, it symbolizes resurrection into a new life—cleansed from sin and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Baptism does not save us; it declares that we have been saved by grace. It is a decisive, embodied way of saying: I belong to Jesus.

Who Should Be Baptized?

At The Way, baptism is for those who:

• Have personally placed their trust in Jesus

• Are growing in their understanding of the Gospel 

• Are consciously choosing to follow Jesus

• Are ready to publicly declare their faith

• Are part of The Way Church community

Because baptism is not only an individual act but also a declaration of belonging to the family of God, we baptize those who are part of our church community. Our desire is not simply to perform the outward act, but to walk alongside people as they take this step—to know them, care for them, and support them in their ongoing life with Jesus. Baptism is a key step in the life of discipleship within a spiritual family, and we are committed to being that family.

If you were baptized as an infant and are now personally choosing to follow Jesus, we would love to talk with you about what baptism means for you at this stage of your journey.

What is the process for getting baptized? 

1. Submit a Baptism Interest Form
   Fill out the baptism form linked below. 

2. Watch the Baptism Teaching Video
   This ensures we share the same understanding of what baptism means.

3. Fill out the application form
   After watching the video, baptism candidates will fill out an application form that invites our team into a deeper understanding of them and their story of faith. 

4. Connect with a Pastor
   One of our pastors will reach out to answer questions and walk you through the steps of baptism to discern whether it is the right time for you to be baptized.

5. Confirm with our team
   If our team discerns that baptism at The Way is a good next step for you, the process continues! We’ll be in touch with more details about your baptism day.

6. Prepare your one-minute testimony
   Share why you are getting baptized and what Jesus has done in your life.

7. Get baptized
   We will pray for you, ask you some questions to confirm your decision, and baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Baptism is a decisive and joyful step of obedience. If you’re considering publicly declaring your faith in Jesus, we would be honoured to walk with you. Filling out the form below begins a conversation and a discernment process—it opens the door for us to pray, talk, and explore next steps together.

If you have questions at any point, reach out. 

We’re here to help.