How do I register for the next baptism?
Contact Jason Howard in the adult ministries office at or 770-754-7900, ext. 112.
How do I know if I or my children are ready?
Read The Frequently Asked Questions Below
We have provided answers to some of the most common questions below as well as a an audio link for you to listen to a message on baptism now from Steven Gibbs, senior pastor. And, don't ever hesitate to contact our adult and family ministries offices at 770-754-7900, ext. 112 to speak with one of Stonecreek's pastors.
Why should I be baptized?
We are to be baptized because:
1. Jesus was baptized.
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river. — Mark 1:9
2. Jesus said we should be baptized.
Jesus said, “Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, and then teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.” — Matthew 18:19-20
3. Water baptism is a public announcement that you are a Christ-follower.
Many of the people who heard Him believed and were baptized. — Acts 18:8
We know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commands. — 1 John 2:3
Why does Stonecreek practice baptism by immersion?
In Scripture, “baptize” means “to immerse or dip under water.” We baptize the way we see in Scripture that Jesus was baptized.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. — Matthew 3:16
Every water baptism in the Bible was by immersion.
Then both Philip and the man went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water … — Acts 8:38-39
Who should be baptized?
Every person who believes in Jesus Christ should be baptized.
Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized … — Acts 2:41
Simon himself believed and was baptized … — Acts 8:13
But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News … and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. — Acts 8:2
What about infants and children being baptized?
At Stonecreek, we do not practice infant baptism. We wait until children are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of a relationship with Jesus Christ before we baptize them. Some churches practice a “baptism of confirmation” for children or “infant baptism” for babies. This is different from the baptism we read in Scripture, which is only for those who express a personal belief in Jesus Christ. While many of us were “confirmed” as children in our parents’ church, that confirmation or baptism was the parents’ decision as a covenant between them and God on behalf of the child. Stonecreek only practices water baptism by immersion after an individual has made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
What is a parent-child dedication service?
Parent-child dedication is a public covenant between parents and God to raise their children according to biblical principles. Water baptism is not part of the parent-child dedication. The parents publicly dedicate their lives and homes to raise their children in the faith until the child is old enough to make his or her own personal confession of Christ. At Stonecreek, we host parent-child dedications during the morning worship services on Fathers’ Day and the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving.
To register contact Monica Boyd, director of nursery ministries, at or 770-754-7900.
If you are expecting a child, click here to learn more about Great Expectations, our ministry for moms-to-be.
Is baptism a requirement for membership?
No. The only requirements for membership are that you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and that you attend Segue Live, our first-step environment for involvement at Stonecreek. Because baptism is an expression of faith in Christ and not a requirement for salvation, it is not a requirement for membership at Stonecreek. However, this does not lessen the importance of baptism. Every believer should follow Christ’s example and instruction to be baptized.
When should I be baptized?
As soon as you have believed! We encourage you not to delay.
Those who believed … were baptized … that day! — Acts 2:41
Then Philip began with the Scripture and told him (the eunuch) the Good News about Jesus. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water, and the man said, “Look, here is water! Why shouldn’t I be baptized right now?” Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The man answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” So they went down into the water and Philip baptized him. — Acts 8:35-38
If I was baptized after faith in Christ by a method other than immersion, do I have to be baptized again to become a member at Stonecreek?
No. As long as your baptism (sprinkling, pouring or immersion) was after faith in Christ as a public announcement of your commitment to Jesus Christ, you do not have to be baptized again to be a member of Stonecreek. However, Stonecreek solely practices baptism by immersion. It would be your choice to participate in Stonecreek’s practice of water baptism by immersion.
I was baptized before I made the decision to follow Jesus Christ. Can I be baptized again?
Yes. Many who become participating members choose to be baptized again if their first baptism experience preceded their conversion to Jesus Christ.
How do I register for baptism?
Contact Jason Howard in the adult ministries office at or 770-754-7900, ext. 112.
