Water Baptism

How Do I Sign Up?

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Complete Online Registration

You can get started by clicking on the link below and completing the water baptism online registration form.

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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.

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Baptisms
at Coastal

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation is come: the old has gone, the new is here!
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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?
Baptism is an important step of obedience and a public confession of your salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family.
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.