What is it?
A day set aside to celebrate the decisions people have made to be baptized into Jesus Christ or become members of Community Christian Church.
When is it?
Sunday, January 29
Tamarac Campus: During the 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM & 6:00 PM worship services
Pompano Campus: During the 10:45 AM worship service
How do I sign up to participate?
-At a Baptism Class on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00 PM.
-At a Discovering Community Class on Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM or Saturday, January 28 from 10:00 AM – Noon.
-On this webpage by clicking on one of the age-appropriate My Decision buttons below.
-On your Sunday My Decision card.
Do I need to attend a class before being baptized or becoming a member?
While it is not mandatory, if you have not attended a baptism class in the past, you are strongly encouraged to watch one of our age-appropriate Baptism Classes (kids/students/adults) below (también se ofrece en español).
Baptism is also taught in the Discovering Community class. This face-to-face class is offered on: Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM or Saturday, January 28 from 10:00 AM – Noon.
You also have the option to watch the Discovering Community class videos below (también se ofrece en español).
I am coming to be baptized by immersion into Christ. What do I do?
You should bring a towel, bathing suit and/or shorts and a shirt to wear underneath the baptism T-shirt that we provide. There will be a My Decision card that you can fill out and bring with you. Come to the Decision Day tent in the Courtyard fifteen minutes prior to the service you will be attending to pick out a T-shirt, get some instructions, and pick up your gift bag. If you don’t know where the tent is, ask for directions at the Welcome Center desk or Guest Services. Come forward during the invitation time on Decision Day after the message and a Decision Counselor will help you get ready for your baptism. We provide changing rooms and a special baptism T-shirt that is yours to keep.
I am already an immersed believer. How do I become a member of Community?
In-person: Come forward during the invitation time on Decision Day. There will be a My Decision card that you can fill out and bring with you. Decision Counselors will guide you on what to do after coming forward.
Online: Click here to fill out the online form or join right now on the phone by indicating you want to be a member.
What happens when I come forward during the invitation time on Decision Day?
This is a wonderful opportunity for the congregation to celebrate your decision. After everyone has come forward, we will introduce you to the congregation and as a group have you repeat together the good confession, “I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, my Lord and Savior.” (You do not need to memorize this statement).
What should I do if I am uncomfortable coming forward or being baptized during the worship service?
We will have some baptisms on Decision Day after the 11:15 AM worship service at 1:00 PM and after the 6:00 PM worship service at 7:30 PM in a more private setting. If you desire another time for a private setting for your baptism, please contact Tim Gray at 954.724.7400 ext. 211 or tgray@comunidadcc.com. It is recommended that you come forward during the invitation time so that everyone can celebrate your decision, but it is not required.
Can my family come forward and be baptized with me?
Yes, but all being baptized should have attended a Baptism Class (adults), Discovering Community Class (adults), Middle School / High School Baptism Class (students), or Kids Baptism Class (children).
What about photography?
You may certainly have family or friends photograph the decision time and/or your baptism, but there will be church-provided video photography taken of the baptisms. If you are baptized, you will be emailed a link to your baptism video. As you may know, from time to time, we show videos of those baptized at Community, but we will never show your baptism video without your permission.
May I bring family and friends?
Definitely! We encourage you to celebrate this event with those close to you. Invite them to join you for the worship service. If you are being baptized, let them know that you will rejoin them after the service ends. They can wait for you in the Auditorium.
If I still have questions, who should I contact?
Please contact Tim Gray at 954.724.7400 ext. 211 or tgray@comunitycc.com.