At Central, we believe that baptism is an important step in the life of a believer. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change, publicly declaring what Jesus has already done in your life. Baptism by immersion is a beautiful way of identifying with Jesus, symbolizing death, burial and resurrection. It’s a way of declaring to the world your love for and allegiance to Christ.
Baptism Celebration
We’re excited to hold our next baptism celebration here at Central on Sunday, August 23 at 4:00pm!
If you’re interested in getting baptized, you’ll need to attend a baptism class. Please check out the class schedules under whichever tab (adult, youth, children) fits you and sign up!
For general information about baptisms, email our Pastor of Community Life, Neil Downey.
Adult Baptisms
Before adults are baptized, we request that they attend a baptism class. Our schedule for our upcoming baptism classes is:
• August 9 | 9:30am
• August 15 | 3:30pm
• August 16 | 9:30am
• August 19 | 6:30pm
Adult baptism classes are held in the church office conference room. If you have other questions, please contact Neil Downey, our Pastor of Community Life.
Student Baptisms
Before students (6th-12th grade) are baptized, they MUST attend a baptism class. Our youth/student baptism classes meet in Room #103 and the class options are:
• August 9 | 9:30am
• August 16 | 9:30am
To be baptized, students must start by filling out and returning this form: bit.ly/baptismSC
If you have questions about youth baptisms, please contact Adam Barrett.
Children’s Baptisms
Before children (age 7 through 5th grade) are baptized, we request that they attend a baptism class. Our children’s baptism class schedule is:
• August 9 | 9:30am
• August 16 | 9:30am
Children’s baptism classes are held in Room 134 of the Kid Central wing.
We also ask that parents DOWNLOAD THIS FORM and review it with their children who are interested in being baptized.
For questions, please email our Children’s Pastor, Jon Smithback, at [email protected].
After Baptisms
Normally we offer free food, inflatables for the kids, and other activities to celebrate after baptisms, but the current health situation means we’re changing things up a little bit.
While we won’t have inflatables this time around, we will still be offering fun snacks in Grand Central after the baptism celebration, so we hope you’ll grab a treat as you head out!
Baptism Photos
About Central
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Southwest Campus
3102 W. Ralph Rogers Rd.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-3378
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Weekend Worship
Saturday | 5:00pm
Sunday | 8am, 9:30am, 11am
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Downtown Campus
1117 W. 11th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 275-1673
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Weekend Worship
Sunday at 11:00 AM
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