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Baptism
We believe baptism is the next step after deciding to follow Jesus. It's a public way to celebrate the new life you've found in Him and share your faith with others.
As we enter into the waters, we are reminded that Christ was crucified and raised from the dead and that we too, have died to the old self in order to live for Christ. It is a powerful reminder of God’s goodness and grace, while serving as a step of obedience to follow Jesus’ example.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
What is Baptism?
We practice and teach that once an individual becomes a believer and a disciple of Christ, he or she should be baptized. It is an outward sign of an inward change; it signifies that our former way of life is put to death and that a new life has begun because of what Jesus did on the cross.
Children over the age of 10 may participate in baptism at any campus. More information is available in our Baptism Explanation and Frequently Asked Questions document for any questions you may have or further clarification
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Baptism Basics
at Red Rocks Church
If you’re interested in being baptized, here are a few things to know:
- At Red Rocks, we celebrate baptism twice a year during the weekend services at each of our locations.
- Baptism is open to anyone 10 years old and up who personally has made the decision to follow Jesus. Instead of infant/child baptism, we invite families to be part of Child Dedication at your campus (find out more information and sign up here).
- One of the most powerful parts of our baptism services is hearing life-changing stories of people coming to know God, or returning to a relationship with Him, through video testimonies. After you register for baptism, you can choose to share your story on video during a filming day prior to baptism. This video will be yours to keep and share with your family and friends and may also be used in our baptism services. These testimonies are truly the heart of the baptism services, vividly showing the ways God moves in and through the broken and messy seasons of our lives.
- We understand that choosing to be baptized is a big deal. Our campus teams will walk you through exactly what to bring and what to expect. Accommodations are available for those with health or mobility concerns. After you register, you’ll receive more details on next steps, including the option to share your testimony on video before your baptism.
- Our Baptism Beliefs are listed here and we recommend that you read this before you register to be baptized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose the service I’m baptized in at my campus?
Yes, you can select your campus and service (some services have limited spots, so once the service is full, it will no longer be an option to pick on the registration form). If this changes after you submit your form, please email your specific campus:
Arvada: arvadacampus@redrockschurch.com
Lakewood: lakewoodcampus@redrockschurch.com
Littleton: littletoncampus@redrockschurch.com
Park Meadows: parkmeadowscampus@redrockschurch.com
I have a set of circumstances that makes baptism challenging for me (for instance an injury, disability, or other element), am I able to be baptized?
Yes, yes, yes! We'll work with you to make baptism a great experience, whatever your situation. We've helped people transfer from a wheelchair into the tub or pool, given extra time to get into the water due to an injury, and sprinkled individuals with water when getting into the tub simply wasn't an option. We've also worked with people who have arm or leg injuries, ankle monitors, and other circumstances — so when you complete your baptism registration, just let us know your situation, and we'll make note of it for baptism weekend.
Who will I be baptized by during the service?
You'll be baptized by a member of the campus staff where you attend.* If there's someone close to you — a friend, parent, Group leader, mentor, etc. — you'd like to have baptize you instead, that's wonderful too! They simply join you in the tub/ pool on the day of baptism — no need to let us know ahead of time.
*Because we have multiple campuses and services, our speaking pastors may or may not be part of the service you're in. Thanks for understanding!
I was baptized as a baby (or as a child) when it wasn’t my choice, can I be baptized again?
Yes! Many people in our church were baptized before they fully understood the choice they were making, and have chosen to be baptized again now as adults, as a sign of their commitment to following Christ. Being baptized as an adult doesn't minimize the decision your loved ones made on your behalf when you were young — it simply marks your own desire to publicly proclaim your faith as an adult.
I am so nervous about baptism, what should I do?
We understand that baptism can cause nerves! Our campus teams are here to support you, pray with you, and encourage you throughout this process. If you are nervous about being baptized, know that you are in good company (many, many people are anxious as they sign up for this milestone), but there is no greater feeling than publicly professing your faith in Jesus and marking your commitment to Him in this way!
Do you baptize infants or young children?
We do not baptize infants until they are of an age when they can make a decision for themselves to follow Christ and be baptized (age 10 or older). For infants, we embrace the tradition of child dedication which flows directly from Hannah’s (the Prophet Samuel’s mother) decision to dedicate her son back to God. For more information about our next Child Dedication, click here.
What if I’m out of town or I can’t make it to this next Baptism?
We'd love for you to be part of our baptism weekend, but we understand if you're unable to make it. If we don't have another baptism weekend planned yet, there will be future opportunities if you'd prefer to wait and be baptized at Red Rocks Church. If you don't want to wait, that's completely understandable — a friend or family member can baptize you at a time that works for your schedule. We believe anyone who believes Jesus is the Son of God and the way to salvation can baptize you, whether that's in a friend's pool, a nearby creek, or the ocean.