Baptism at Hillcrest

Hillcrest Covenant Church practices both believer's baptism (by immersion) and infant dedication/baptism, emphasizing grace and personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

Symbolic and Sacramental We view baptism as a sacrament and a visible sign of God's invisible grace, commanded by Christ.

Not Saving in Itself Baptism does not confer salvation or wash away sin by its own physical action; salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

Union with Christ It symbolizes a believer's death, burial, and resurrection alongside Christ, marking entry into the new covenant community

Infant Baptism

We celebrate baptism as a visible sign of God’s grace and love. Through baptism, we remember God’s promise of forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ, our place in the community of faith, and the Holy Spirit’s ongoing work in our lives.

Infant Dedication

Infant Dedication celebrates God’s gift of a child and a parent’s commitment to raise them in a loving Christian home. The church surrounds the family with prayer and support, with the hope that the child will one day make a personal commitment of faith in Jesus Christ.