Water Baptism
How Do I Sign Up?
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Complete Online Registration
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Watch Pre-Baptism Video
Once you’ve completed the online registration form, you’ll be emailed a link to watch the pre-baptism video.
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Follow-up Meeting
Once we’ve received your registration and you’ve watched the pre-baptism video, our ministerial team will follow-up to schedule your baptism.
Baptisms at Coastal
Why Baptism?
“And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also — not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
- 1 Peter 3:21 (NIV)
Common Questions
What is baptism?
Should I be baptized?
At Coastal Church we value the importance of water baptism for every believer. It is a significant milestone in every Christian’s life, and something that can be shared and witnessed by friends and loved ones. A typical water baptism at Coastal Church will usually have a mixture of people. It’s a time when people of different ages and cultures, both men and women, can come together in celebration of what God has done in their lives.
Should I be baptized again?
Your baptism should have signified you becoming a follower of Jesus, beginning a changed life, and uniting with a new family. If your baptism did not reflect this change of life, then you should be baptized again.
Do I have to complete the Connect Course (membership course) to be water baptized?
No, you don’t have to complete the Connect Course to be water baptized, as baptism is a matter of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. However, we encourage everyone getting baptized to complete the Connect Course to discover your purpose and place within the church and to begin serving as a committed disciple.
Do I have to attend in-person services or have attended for a certain amount of time before getting water baptized?
No, you don’t have to attend in-person services or have attended for a specific amount of time before getting water baptized, as baptism is a step of obedience following repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. However, we strongly encourage consistent participation in weekend services, as they provide opportunities for corporate worship and prayer, learning about God, building community, serving others, and growing spiritually. Weekend services play a vital role in deepening your relationship with God and equipping you to live out your faith.
Where will I be baptized?
During colder seasons, baptisms take place inside the church building at 1160 West Georgia. During warmer seasons, baptisms at the Downtown campus will be held at English Bay.