Baptism at the Ridge
What is Baptism?
Baptism symbolizes that we have been united with Christ in His death (going under the water) and raised to a new life with Him (coming up out of the water). The washing of water symbolizes that we have been cleansed from our sins.
It is a picture of the core of our Christian faith: “...that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
Upcoming Baptism Services
2024 Dates:
April 28 - Southwest only
May 19 - Bee Cave only
July 21 - Bee Cave only
Sept 29 - Bee Cave only
Nov 17 - Bee Cave only
Please Note: Adults must be registered at least three weeks prior to the baptism service. Children and students must register for the required class ahead of each service.
How to get baptized at Austin Ridge
For adults, there are three steps to get baptized at the Ridge:
1. Watch our "What is Baptism?" video
2. Answer the follow-up questions and submit your Faith Story via the form
3. Schedule and attend your baptism meeting
Children and Students
For ages 10 through seniors in high school, we offer a short class that walks participants through understanding what baptism is and is not. Following the class, participants will have a meeting with a leader from our Ridge Kids or Ridge Students ministry.
A Note for Parents
Parents, if you have a child in elementary school who would like to be baptized, we ask that you first read the document below. If after reading this you feel they are ready for baptism, you can sign them up for the next class.
If in talking with your child you sense they are ready to receive Jesus as their Savior, but you aren’t sure how to lead them in that, the resource below is designed to help you. Want additional support? Email baptism@austinridge.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
We host baptism celebrations multiple times per year across our campuses. Dates vary by campus and are subject to change.
Upcoming Baptism Dates:
April 28 - Southwest only
May 19 - Bee Cave only
July 21 - Bee Cave only
Sept 29 - Bee Cave only
Nov 17 - Bee Cave only
Please Note: Adults must be registered at least three weeks prior to the baptism service. Children and students must register for the required class ahead of each service.
The pastor will briefly introduce you and will ask you if you have placed your faith and trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You just say yes!
We will provide you with a shirt the morning of your baptism. Wear modest, dark shorts and bring a change of clothes with you.
Yes, provided the person you want to baptize you has met with one of our pastors to clarify their role and expectation in the service.
Yes! We would love to see that happen. The family member would need to go through the same process of writing their faith story and meeting with our team to ensure they understand what baptism is and what they are doing with you.
No, but we encourage all Jesus followers to follow His example of being baptized as a public declaration of the inward change of heart they have made. Learn more about Partnership here.