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    "Jesus said, Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and then teach them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:19, 20.

    Congratulations on your recent baptism. We are excited that you have taken this step of obedience in your walk with Christ, and we look forward to walking with you through the rest of this journey. You’re probably thinking “I’ve just been baptized, now what?” Well, we would like to help you answer that question. Please read the following descriptions below and follow the one that best fits your situation.

    If this was a first time decision to follow Christ then your next step is to choose one of the following—

    • E-mail Corey Bullock at Corey.Bullock@cccev.com or call the church office at 480-305.7500 and ask for Corey. We would love to get you connected with a church member who would be pleased to walk alongside you in this stage of your spiritual journey.
    • Sign up for a Discovering Christ Class. Click on this link to register for one of the following classes:

    Saturday, April 25, at 4:30 p.m. (Mesa)

    Sunday, April 26, at 11:15 a.m. (Mesa)

    Sunday, April 26, at 11:15 a.m.  (Gilbert)

    Sunday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. (Gilbert)

    If you already had a relationship with Jesus Christ but just surrendered to full immersion baptism, then your next step is to choose one the following—

    • Sign up for a Starting Point Small Group (a 10 week course that walks you through the foundations of the faith) E-mail Cheri Sims at Cheri.Sims@cccev.com to register you for upcoming classes on both campuses.
    • Sign up for 3D Challenge to learn about membership at Central Christian Church.
    • Sign up for a small group.

    If you are already active in a Central small group but had not been obedient to full immersion baptism, then your next step is—

    • Tell your small group leader; they can direct you in this step.
    • Sign up for 3D Challenge to learn about membership at Central Christian Church.

    We have informational classes on baptism for all ages. Click on one of the links below to find out more.






      More about baptism:

      We practice baptism of the repentant believer by immersion in water, confident that this expresses the form and purposes of the New Testament precedent. To watch Pastor Cal's message on baptism click here to download an mp4 video.

      At Central Christian Church of the East Valley we know people often have questions regarding baptism. Why should I be baptized? I’ve already been baptized, do I have to do it again? Does it matter if you are sprinkled or dunked?

      Answers to these commonly asked questions are found in the Bible. We believe it clearly teaches us that baptism is the first step of obedience after making a commitment to Christ. Baptism allows a Christ-follower to communicate to the world their heart-felt commitment to Christ.Here are several verses found in the Bible speaking on baptism.

    • "At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river." Mark 1:9
    • ". . . many of the people who heard Him believed and were baptized." Acts 18:18
    • "We know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commands." 1 John 2:3
    • "Christ died for our sins . . . He was buried . . . and He rose again." 1 Corinthians 15:3,4
    • "For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ." Colossians 2:12
    • "When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
    • "By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead . . .so also we may live a new life!" Romans 6:4
    • ". . . and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience to God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 3:21
    • ". . . baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus." Acts 19:15
    • "And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on His name." Acts 22:16
    • "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water." Matthew 3:16

    If you have more questions and would like to talk with someone, e-mail Cheri Sims. She would be glad to talk with you and help get you started on your next step.
     
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