We are so excited your kid is showing interest in baptism!! Woo hoo!!! We know this is very impactful moment for your family and so we want to help you navigate this conversation. This is a HUGE moment for your kid as they are making this decision to fully trust Christ and follow him for the rest of their lives!!
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (NIV)
To help you, we have a few resources listed below! The hope with these resources is that you and your kid can continue to talk, answer questions, and process through this personal decision of accepting, believing, repenting, and baptism!! As you walk through these together you can be better assured that your kid is ready and taking ownership over this decision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BQ-H8v3hP4
This video helps to explain baptism, what it means to us, and how it's done. It's a great resource to watch together with your kids and then to ask them if they have any questions!
https://youtu.be/_VMNO2MAmwA?si=Qx8dKj857VK9Hkg9
This is a great video to remind us of Jesus' example of baptism. Even being holy and perfect, he showed us that following God includes a personal decision of believing, accepting, repenting, and baptism. He fulfills the law and fulfills God's promises, and we can trust Him.
https://a.co/d/eYYHd90
This book is a great resource for your kid to walk through at their own pace. It prompts them to answer questions and do activities for further understanding and discussion of how they're feeling and their decision.
This resource will require a purchase. If you need assistance with this purchase, please call the church (317)745-5990.
https://northviewchristianchurch-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/
This guide is meant for you and your kids to walk through from creation to Jesus why we take this step to trust and follow God. We are sinners, in need of a Savior, and God so graciously offers us Jesus! It also helps you to talk through what comes after baptism.
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 (NIV)
Once you feel confident that your kid is ready (it's normally the moment when they won't stop bothering you about it!!), we'd love to set a time to meet with your family for ice cream. This is gives our team the chance to hear your kid's story, why they are choosing to make this decision, and finalize all the details. Please fill out the form below to connect with us!
