Baptism Form

Baptism is a biblical step and springboard to becoming a more fully devoted follower of God, fully mature in Jesus, and fully alive with the Holy Spirit.

If you are interested in taking this important step of being baptized in water, please:

1) LISTEN TO OR WATCH THE TEACHING ON BAPTISM

2) Complete and submit this form

Feel free to reach out to a pastor with any questions you might have along the way!

After listening to the teaching, I have decided I would like to take this step of obedience and be baptized in water before the people of Oceanside Community Church.

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

(If you are under 16 years or age, meeting with a parent may be required)

When did you decide to follow Jesus (approximate date)? *

Where did you make this decision? *

Please write out your testimony here: *

Tip: Outline your life before Christ, how you accepted Christ, and your life now that you are following Christ.

As a part of your public confession of faith, we would like you share your short testimony (one minute) before being baptized! Please choose one of the following options:

I would like to prerecord my testimony to be shown as a video before my baptism (we'll arrange filming with you).

I would like to share my testimony in person right before my baptism.

I'm too shy! I prefer to not share.

Preferred baptism date:

Tip: Please select a Sunday.

Preferred baptism service time:

9 AM

11 AM

If there is a specific pastor or person you prefer to baptize you, please indicate below and we'll do our best:

Sign: *

Permissions

As baptism is a public declaration of one's faith, we love to record video and take pictures to celebrate your big day and as a way to encourage others to take the same step of faith! Therefore, we ask you to consider providing your consent below by ticking the boxes.

If this baptism is for a minor, please have the guardian complete this general photo and video release form online. Thanks!

Please tick the boxes that you give your consent to

I give permission for my baptism picture(s) to be displayed on the church's "baptism wall" (we'll gladly send you a preview copy before displaying!).

Yes! I give permission for my baptism to be recorded and/or livestreamed as a part of the service and therefore available publicly online and in future church media (note: we will not use your last name so it will not be searchable online).

Media Release Consent

I (named and signed above) give Oceanside Community Church (the Church) the right to use my picture, video, audio, or written statement in all forms, including but not limited to my image, visual likeness, edited or altered forms, and composite representations, and in all manners of media, including but not limited to publications, websites, brochures, social media, site photos, videos, promotional material, any other marketing or promotion for the church, and any other lawful purposes (all the preceding collectively referred to as Works.) I acknowledge that livestreamed service content cannot be changed or edited once streamed.

I agree that all the above Works and reproductions or derivatives shall be the exclusive property of the Church, and understand that the Church may keep or use the Works now and in the future for the above purposes and waive any rights to the Works.

Signed on

Tip: Please enter today's date

Water Baptism Checklist *

I have taken the water baptism class OR listened to the water baptism teaching online (linked above, message Oct. 9, 2022): https://www.oceansidecommunitychurch.ca/podcasts/messages/2022-10-09-water-baptism-what-s-it-all-about

I have prayerfully considered this decision, have searched the Scriptures and am making this decision entirely on my own will without pressure from family or friends.

I have submitted with this form my testimony which outlines my life before Christ, how I accepted Christ, and my life now that I am following Christ.

I have communicated my permission preferences.

Once your completed form is received, a pastor will be in touch with you to schedule a time to discuss your baptism as well as propose a date for your water baptism.