What Is Baptism?

Baptism is not only a sign of profession, and mark of difference; but it is also a sign of regeneration, or the new birth. The baptism of young children is to be retained in the church.

  • We baptize adults who have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and the baptism of young children has been retained in the Methodist Church.

    "The power of the Spirit in baptism does not depend upon the mode by which water is administered, the age or psychological disposition of the baptized person, or the character of the minister. It is God's grace that makes the sacrament whole."

  • Baptisms are scheduled on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

  • Usually the pastor. If the pastor is not available, an ordained clergy person on staff at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

  • We baptize by sprinkling water, pouring water, or immersion in water.

    What matters is that you were baptized in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by someone authorized to do so. If you were, we believe you have received Christian baptism. We do not re-baptize those who have already received Christian baptism.