Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19–20
These instructions specify that it is the work of the church to teach Jesus’ word and baptize those who trust him as their Savior. Through baptism Christians publicly give testimony to the transforming work of the gospel in their lives, an outward sign of an inward reality.
Regularly throughout the year our church publicly celebrates those who come to faith in Jesus and choose to be obedient in baptism.