Interested in Baptism? Here are your next steps:
Baptism is an important part of our faith journey. Our next baptism service is on February 8, 2026. Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey by publicly proclaiming your commitment to follow Jesus?
Step 1: Prepare your heart.
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.
Step 2: Register for the Baptism Class.
Click on 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 story. You will be scheduled for baptism upon completion of the baptism class.
Birmingham | January 25 | 11:30am
Clarkston | January 25 | 11:30am
Clinton Township | January 25 | 9am
Orion | January 25 | 12:15pm
Traverse City | January 25 | 12pm
Troy | January 25 | 10:15am
Baptism for Elementary Students: Students in kindergarten – grade 5 participate in a different baptism preparation process. Please see below for next steps.
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.
Step 3: Schedule your Baptism.
When you understand the meaning, significance, and steps involved in baptism as a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ, you are ready to schedule your baptism day! You will receive specifics from the baptism team. Don’t forget to invite friends and family to witness your baptism – it will make it more special!
Contact us with questions.
This is a change to how we previously hosted baptisms at Kensington, and we couldn’t be more excited! The baptism class is so worth it. If you have any questions about this process or anything else, please email us at discipleship@kensingtonchurch.org to start a conversation.
Please note:
Families are welcome to be baptized together, but as baptism is an important personal decision, we ask that children ages 11+ attend the baptism class with their family and children 10 and younger follow the process noted below under “Elementary Kids”.
FAMILY BAPTISM
ELEMENTARY KIDS
Do you have a child in K- grade 5 (aged 11 and under) who wants to be baptized? Your first step is to assess their spiritual readiness. Second, contact the Kensington Kids (KKids) Director at your campus for readiness guidelines and with any other questions.
- Birmingham / Mikaela Boyer / 248.786.0600
- Clarkston / Nichole Rumble / 248.786.0600
- Clinton Twp / Shelley Pruett / 248.786.0573
- Orion / Arica Schmehl / 248.786.0600
- Traverse City / Sue Swensen / 231.922.9882
- Troy / Taylor Leal / 248.786.0600
CHILD DEDICATION
Here at Kensington we believe that dedicating your child is an outward expression of an inward decision that says:
“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.
Join us for a Child Dedication Class to prepare for this moment and to have your questions answered.
CAN'T WAIT?
If you can’t wait for the next Baptism Event and want to get baptized immediately, please download these guidelines for a do-it-yourself baptism. If you have questions about adult baptism, please email your campus staff
