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Considering baptism?

We are excited that you are interested in baptism. We believe that baptism is an important step of obedience for every person who has accepted Christ as his or her Saviour.

This page has been designed to explain baptism and the necessary steps to be baptised at an upcoming service. If you still have questions, please e-mail and one of our leaders will get in touch with you.

We consider it a privilege to walk with you as you take this next step on your spiritual journey.

Who Should Be Baptised?
Christians believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, salvation occurs only when a person places his or her faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for his or her sin.

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, then you are ready to be baptised. Just like a bride and groom show others their love for one another by wearing wedding bands, your baptism is your opportunity to show others that you have accepted Christ and are now walking with Him.

If you have any questions about how to begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we would love to walk with you in your journey. Please e-mail the office in the first instance for an appointment to chat through your questions with Pastor Wayne Alexander or Associate Pastor Simon Cragg.

What Baptism Symbolises
Baptism is a way of showing others that you have entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ. It symbolises what took place in your heart at the time of salvation:

  • Accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
  • Shared in His death and resurrection, illustrated by going under the water (dead to your old life), then rising again (new life).
  • Were symbolically washed clean and sins were forgiven by His death on the cross.

Because Jesus instructed us to be baptised, baptism is an act of obedience. While it is not necessary for salvation, it demonstrates submission to God. We immerse at PBC because we believe Scripture shows that Jesus modeled that for us as the way to publicly acknowledge our faith in Him.

Infant Christening
Some denominations choose to christen infants. While we recognise the right of other churches to practice infant christening, we understand Scripture to teach that only professing believers qualify for baptism. Baptism does not make you a believer, rather it shows that you already believe.

If you would like to be baptised

Please e-mail  to register your interest. Those who want to be baptised meet for a conversation with a Pastor or Elder and often gather with others who want to be baptised for a short session with Wayne to go explore together the basics of what baptism means.

Listen to Wayne's talk on baptism

In 2007, Wayne gave a one-off sermon on Baptism - you can find it here.

 

News & Announcements

Back to Church Sunday - 26th September 2010

31st August, 2010

On Sunday 26th September, PBC is joining in the national initiative 'Back to Church Sunday', an annual set aside Sunday which provides a great opportunity to invite friends, family and neighbours along for a taster of 'church'. There are prayer cards and invitation cards available from the Church Welcome Table or the Church Office. Do start praying for those you would like to invite along to this 'Come as You Are' morning service, and give them the invitation card or just ask them! Rev. Wayne Alexander will be sharing the good news of Jesus with us after spending time in worship. You don't have to wait for an invite if you'd like to join us in worship - you're welcome anyway!

Men's Curry Night - 24th September 2010

31st August, 2010

Fancy a night out with the men for a beer and a curry? The Men's Curry Night is on Friday 24th September starting at the Black Pig in Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells at 7.30pm, followed by a meal at the Raj Pavilion next door from 8.00pm. There are only 25 tickets for this event so book now by calling Bren Fahy, David Marfleet or the Church Office on 01892 825590. It'll be a great night!

Goodbye to the Craggs - the Dunorlan Picnic 220810

26th August, 2010

The church at PBC said goodbye to the Craggs on Sunday 22nd August, both during the morning service and at a picnic in Dunorlan Park as they leave for Simon to take up the Pastorate at Southborough Lane Baptist Church, near Bromley. For pictures of the event, click on the header to this article. For your diaries, Simon's induction at SLBC is on Saturday 18th September with Derek Tidball preaching, starting at 3pm.