Obedience
Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation.
Friends Baptist Church · Clemmons, NC
Baptism
A public declaration of your faith in Jesus.
Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation.
Your next step after salvation
A step of obedience.
As a Baptist church, we believe that water baptism is an act of obedience to the command of Christ and is by immersion after salvation.
If you’re interested in being baptized, we would be glad to talk with you and help you take this step.
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What we believe
What is baptism?
An outward sign
It serves as an outward symbol of our decision to surrender our lives to Jesus Christ.
A public declaration
Water baptism is a public declaration of three things:
- You are a follower of Jesus Christ
- You are beginning a changed life in Christ
- You are part of a new Christian family
A symbol
Baptism is also a symbol of Cleansing by the Spirit of God and the Blood of Jesus. This reflects the forgiveness of our sins, the cleansing of our conscience and purification of our hearts. Baptism is also a symbol of change and willingness to go to the next level in your relationship with Jesus. Baptism serves as a point in life where we take the step of surrendering and giving our lives to Jesus.
Ready to take this step?
Upcoming baptism dates
2026 Baptism Dates
Praise & Pie Baptism
November 22, 2026
2027 Baptism Dates
Winter Baptism
February 21, 2027
Register for Winter BaptismSpring Baptism
May 23, 2027
Register for Spring BaptismRiver Baptism
August 22, 2027
View River Baptism DetailsPraise & Pie Baptism
November 21, 2027
Register for Praise & Pie BaptismKnow what to expect
Baptism questions, answered.
Does baptism save you?
No, baptism does not save you. It is an outward sign of an inward change.
Do we believe in infant baptism?
Because baptism is an outward sign of an inward change, and comes after your decision to follow Christ, there would be no benefit for an infant to be baptized.
Do I need to be baptized to be saved?
No, baptism does not save you. You get baptized after salvation because you are saved.
How do we get baptized?
The root word for baptism is baptizo, which means to immerse or submerge. Just like every example we see in scripture, we also follow the root meaning of the word and baptize by full immersion.
We’re here to walk with you
Have questions about baptism?
Contact our church office or call 336.766.3533. We would be glad to talk with you.
