I want to be baptized but not sure where I should go.?

Question

I went to church when I was a kid but later stopped. I was never baptized. Recently I have been studying and praying on my own although I have not been attending church. I am saved and would like to be baptized but since I don't have a church I'm not sure where I can go. I don't really identify with a particular sect (Baptist, Methodist, etc.) I don't really want to join a particular church but I do want to be baptized. For those of you who want to judge me keep your comments to yourself please. For those who want to help I thank you for your advice.

K for him, it is your opinion that baptism is not the next step. Clearly you didn't read my question well. I said I don't really want to join a particular church. You may not agree with that and that's your business but I have the right to disagree with you and you didn't really answer my question.
William G, Do you have any idea how condescending you come off? I asked people to spare me their judgment. You know nothing about my relationship with the Lord and I don't appreciate you assuming that you do. I know exactly what baptism entails and that is the reason I want to do it! I don't think you really understood or read my question either.

Thanks Carlton73,
that's also a big part of my problem, I can't find any denomination that I totally agree with either.

Sorry perhaps I should have added that I am a protestant Christian and grew up Baptist.
Thanks

Answer 1

Any of the mainline churches should be fine (i.e., Baptist, Protestant, Pentecostal, Methodist, etc.). Although most pastors would like you to join their church once they baptize you, it’s not at all an obligation. And most would be fine with you if you don’t become a member. In fact, they would simply rejoice with you that you initiatively seek to get baptized! But you could stick around afterwards, and see if you and the church “click.” If not, you could continue to seek. If you don't find any church you like soon, you could invite a pastor and some Christian witnesses to your own home, and get baptized in your bathtub. Seriously. At any rate, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

P.S. If you have any preference on how you get baptized, basically Baptists immerse you completely in water; Protestants sprinkle or drip water on your head. Others, I’m not quite sure, but it’s either of the methods. They’re different methods, but mean the same thing, although some argue that they’re not. You could find arguments on either side, so now is probably not the best time to get bogged down with methods.

Answer 2

The best thing for you to do is seek a relationship with the Lord before you get Baptized. Your question reveals someone who may know more about the religious groups than you know about the Lord.

Being baptized is a big step of faith. It is not an act to perform because you want relationship with a Church. It is however an outward expression of an inward relationship you should already have with the Lord Jesus Christ.

So my dear friend, seek first a relationship with the Lord and be baptized when you will say to the World and everyone you know, I WILL FOLLOW THE LORD ALWAYS BECAUSE HE IS MY SAVIOR.

Answer 3

I have never been baptized either. My problem lies in who has the actual authority to baptize me. Since I do not attend a church, it becomes difficult as most baptisms are given as part of joining one church or another. Church doctrine varies from one church to another and I have yet to find one I totally agree with. I still keep looking, though, and hope to find one.

Meanwhile I try to keep in mind that baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace (a physical act representing a change within). I can still share that change with others without baptism by the example I set and the life I lead.

Answer 4

Bless you for your decision. It is the proper thing to do and was commanded by Christ and the leaders of the early church. We are taught that when we rise from the waters of baptism we are a new creature, and it is this new creature who is suitable as a place for the Holy Spirit to dwell.
Any Christian is able to baptize. Your baptism is your own response to God, a putting away of the old self and a pledge to live for Him. Think only of Him as you enter the water.
I recommend visiting a local nondenominational Christian Church or Church of Christ. They believe in what the Bible has to say about all matters of faith and try very hard to eliminate all man-made doctrine.
God bless you.

Answer 5

I am an Atheist, but I was baptized a long time ago; and, I recommend you find yourself a river and someone that will baptize you in one. Theoretically a church or minister is not necessary, just a believer; but, you really don't want to be baptized in a pool. Some of the old ways are best.

I am not kidding now, or making fun, a river is the way to go!

Answer 6

If you have it in your heart to be Baptized, know that God put the desire there.

May I say that I am just sitting here thinking about God and how wonderful He is to us; we who are His children. He's got a lot of love for us, doesn't He?


Anyways, if you don't have a place that really draws you then allow God to get you to a place. Give Him the time since He gave you the desire. But if you do have a place in mind, tell Him. He wants to hear it from you. And then don't be surprised when you meet a good pastor who would baptize you in that place.

If you are in Southern California let me know. I would love to help you.

Answer 7

The Catholic church is the oldest christian church and the traditional rite is much different than the new one. Look up a traditional Catholic church near you and talk to the priest about it. It wouldn't hurt to get his perspective. God bless.

Answer 8

You sound like a christian, so I advise you to be baptised in a christian church which you have thoroughly researched and feel comfortable in. The two main christian sectors are Catholic and Protestant (correct me if I'm wrong), so check up on those, and choose one which you are comfortable with!
Yay for you!

Answer 9

specific. you may get baptized back, or could I say, for actual, for the 1st time. babies are decrease than the age of accountability, and can't draw close the fullness of what it ability and is. look at Matthew 3:sixteen and the encircling verses. greater suitable than purely an outward sign to others, Jesus illustrated that it grow to be to be the 'handshake' with God, in case you will, as area of the recent covenant to comprise all mankind (truly of purely Jews). additionally, that obedience in following Jesus' occasion as Messiah outcomes interior the Holy Spirit being bestowed. Baptism for repentance from sin and dedication to following Jesus. there is not something biblical approximately babies being baptized (whether i think of dedicating babies to God is a great theory, that's not area of obedience to God or salvation.), yet there is plenty on adults being baptized, like the place Jesus tells Nicodemus he could be "born of water and the Spirit" to be reborn as a toddler of God, truly than the international. i grow to be baptized in severe college, yet I nevertheless did not have a actual wisdom of what it totally grow to be. As an person, i grow to be baptized with the sumptuous motives and for the sumptuous motives. It grow to be great, and that i could sense a it appears that evidently obtrusive peace that got here from exterior of myself. ('emotions-appropriate' outcomes variety with the guy) God is outstanding.

Answer 10

Sweetie, you have rededicated your life to Christ, great! Next step is not baptism it's getting plugged into a solid bible teaching church. Get to know the body there and get involved and then take a baptism class and viola!

If you are in L.A. I highly recommend Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. best teaching around!!!