Baptism is an important part of our faith journey. If you are ready to take the next step in your faith journey by publicly proclaiming your commitment to following Jesus, read through the steps below.
Please read Baptism 101, a tool designed to help you understand the significance of baptism and help determine if you are ready to be baptized. Baptism doesn’t make you a Jesus-follower, it simply shows that you are a Jesus-follower. Baptism does not save you, only your faith in Jesus does that.
Select your campus below to register for the next baptism class. During the 1-hour class you will watch and discuss a baptism video and write your faith story. You will be scheduled for baptism upon completion of the baptism class.
Birmingham | October 18 | 11:30am
Clarkston | October 18 | 11:30am
Clinton Township | October 18 | 9am
Orion | October 18 | 12:15pm
Traverse City | October 18 | 12pm
Troy | October 18 | 11am
Baptism for Elementary Students: Baptism is a personal decision and public declaration of faith, we encourage parents to first assess their child’s spiritual readiness and understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. Once you feel your child is ready, sign up for a KKids Family Baptism Class at your campus using the link above.
*Families are welcome to be baptized together; students ages 12 and older will attend the adult baptism class with their family, while children ages 11 and younger will participate in the KKids Family Baptism Class designed specifically for elementary-aged children at the same time as the adult class.
Child Dedication: Child Dedication is for infants and older children. This service is done publicly before family, friends, and our church community in demonstration of our collective commitment to raise this child up to know Jesus. Please see information about the Child Dedication class below.
When you understand the meaning, significance, and steps involved in baptism as a public expression of your faith in Jesus Christ, you are ready to schedule your baptism day! You will receive specific info from the baptism team. Don’t forget to invite friends and family to witness your baptism – it will make it more special!
If you have any questions about this process or anything else, please email us to start a conversation.
Here at Kensington we believe that dedicating your child is an outward expression of an inward decision by parents to say:
“I want to raise my child in a family who knows, follows, and is centered around Jesus. I recognize this child is a gift from God and I want to dedicate this child back to God.”
Kensington offers a beautiful Dedication Service for children, as soon after birth as the parents desire. The service is done publicly before family, friends, and our church community in demonstration of our collective commitment to raise this child up to know Jesus.
Baptism is the outward expression of the inner work God has done in someone’s life. It’s the public declaration that says, “I am God’s, He has saved me, He is transforming me, and I am committed to following Him.” We ask that you attend a baptism class – if possible – prior to signing up.
This is public moment before family, friends, and our church community for parents to recognize their child is God’s first and to commit to raising this child up to know Jesus. We ask that you attend a Child Dedication class first.
We offer baptism to those old enough to make a personal decision to follow Jesus – adolescents, adults, and sometimes elementary-aged children that are ready. We offer dedication to the parent(s) of an infant or young child – this is not the child’s commitment to follow Jesus, but the parents’ commitment to raise the child to know about Jesus and to be an example of faith in Him.
No, baptism does not mean someone is saved, but baptism is a response tosalvation. We see the example of baptism repeatedly in the Bible, and likewise, we take this step of obedience to honor God and to share with others what He is doing within us.
Yes. If you have now personally experienced the transforming work of Jesus, choosing baptism with a full understanding is a meaningful step in your faith journey.
For baptisms, we usually submerge fully because it symbolizes the death of the old self and the rising up of the new person in Jesus! But, we can also sprinkle to baptize individuals who need an alternative. We do not do either during child dedications. Instead, we focus on verbal commitments from parents and the community to instruct in the ways of Jesus and to lead by example.
At our baptism events, we usually have a Teaching Pastor or other staff member doing baptisms. Sometimes those being baptized will also ask a friend, mentor, or small group leader who has been instrumental in their faith journey to be the one to baptize them. And, if you can’t wait for our next baptism, a follower of Jesus can baptize you in your own home – here are some guidelines for a do-it-yourself baptism.
We are grateful for you and your decision to be a part of the Hope Water Project community! Together, we can change lives!
We are here to support you and encourage you through the process; whether you are a walker, a runner, a cyclist, a volunteer or “outside the box” fundraiser – you are moving out and we appreciate
you!
YOU are changing lives! As a team, we come together to train, to volunteer and to support and encourage one another. We participate in events through the year and we raise awareness of the need for clean water. Your fundraising helps to build wells that impact the lives of the Pokot.
So your next step depends on what you want to do and how you want to step out!
A great first step is to join our mailing list to stay up to date on all our events and opportunities to jump in!
Next, visit our events page for upcoming opportunities to jump in. Sign up’s will be made available as we get closer to event dates and will be posted on the event page and emailed to our community.
And most important, setup your fundraising page! Whether you walk, run, cycle or volunteer – everyone can participate in fundraising.
And last, connect with us. Follow us on social media and join us on our mission to provide clean water!
We use email as a main communication tool and encourage you to sign up for our emails if you haven’t already. If you’re not receiving emails from Hope Water Project, complete the online form here.
We are always here to answer questions, please email info@hopewaterproject.org at any time!
We view social media as a great way to stay connected and reach out! We will post to the main Hope Water Project pages with updates and event information throughout the year so be sure to follow us!
• Facebook: Hope Water Project
• Instagram: Hope Water Project
• Website: Hope Water Project
Training plans are used to provide structure to your training and guide you through the process. The training plans we follow are available here and are created based on our annual event timelines.
House of Joy is Kensington’s newest Global Partner located in Black Mesa, Arizona near Kayenta on the Navajo Nation Reservation. Pastor JR founded the House of Joy and serves the Diné people (pronounced Di-Nay in the Navajo language and means “the people”) both locally on Black Mesa and throughout the reservation. Pastor JR is leading a movement and seeing lives transformed through his church, the food bank, and service projects completed in partnership with visiting mission teams.