Declare Your New Life

If you’ve said Yes to Jesus, your next step is Baptism.

WHAT IS BAPTISM?

Baptism is a meaningful step of obedience that publicly shows we’ve placed our trust in Jesus for salvation (Acts 2:41). Jesus Himself chose to be baptized, giving us an example to follow (Matthew 3:13–17). When we’re lowered into the water, it symbolizes His death and burial, and when we’re raised up, it reflects His resurrection and our new life in Him (Romans 6:3–4; Colossians 2:12).

Upcoming Baptisms

SVCC Event Image – Baptisms | South Gilbert Campus

Sep 12

South Gilbert • Sat • 2:30 PM

Baptisms | South Gilbert Campus

Registration:  Open

SVCC Event Image – Baptisms | Casa Grande Campus

Sep 12

Casa Grande • Sat • 3:00 PM

Baptisms | Casa Grande Campus

Registration:  Open

SVCC Event Image – Baptisms | Chandler Campus

Sep 12

Chandler • Sat • 3:00 PM

Baptisms | Chandler Campus

Registration:  Open

SVCC Event Image – Baptisms | East Mesa Campus

Sep 12

East Mesa • Sat • 3:00 PM

Baptisms | East Mesa Campus

Registration:  Open

SVCC Event Image – Baptisms | Gilbert Campus

Sep 12

Gilbert • Sat • 3:00 PM

Baptisms | Gilbert Campus

Registration:  Open

SVCC Event Image – Baptisms | Queen Creek Campus

Sep 12

Queen Creek • Sat • 3:00 PM

Baptisms | Queen Creek Campus

Registration:  Open

Each service at Sun Valley lasts about 60 minutes, and Baptisms happen during the later half of the services after worship and our teaching.

When you sign up to be baptized, our staff will reach out to you, celebrate with you and let you know when to arrive at church that weekend and all the other details you will need to know. After arriving, you will receive your baptism shirt and any extra clothes you may need, and our baptism team will walk you through the timing in the service and what to do before and after your baptism.

We are here to walk alongside you throughout the entire process, and one of our pastors will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Not sure if baptism is for you? Watch James' Baptism Story

Frequently Asked Questions

Those who are baptized are following Jesus' example and obeying His command.
  • “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” —Matthew 3:16–17
  • “Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” —Matthew 28:18–20
Baptism is a public declaration of three very important things:
  • You are a follower of Jesus Christ.
    “Those who accepted his message were baptized.” —Acts 2:41a
  • You are beginning a changed life in Christ.
    “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” —Romans 6:4
  • You are part of a new family.
    “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” —Galatians 3:26–27

We will baptize anyone over age 7 who understands what baptism symbolizes and wants to make that personal public declaration. We encourage any parents to partner with our Highlands Kids and Highlands Students ministries to guide your children through these decisions of faith.

For more information to help guide your child through this important decision, check out our Kids' Baptism Guide.

Throughout the New Testament, the Bible teaches that baptism is a public expression of worship symbolizing the new life we have when we follow Jesus. In the Bible we see that Jesus' parents dedicated him to the Lord (Luke 2:22–40), and he was later baptized as an adult (Matthew 3:16–17).

We understand that some churches practice “baptism of confirmation” for children. This ceremony is intended to be a commitment between the parents and God on the behalf of the child. The parents promise to raise their child in the faith until the child is old enough to make his or her own personal confession of Christ. This custom began about 300 years after the Bible was completed and is different from the biblical examples of new believers being baptized to publicly profess their faith in Jesus.

At Sun Valley we provide opportunities for child dedication and believers' baptism. To sign up for our Parent/Child Dedication, click here.

Have Questions?

Ready to take your next step in baptism but have a question? Feel free to reach out. We'd would love to hear from you.

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