We Believe in Water Baptism

At Mountain Valley Chapel in Gold Bar, Washington, we believe water baptism is a powerful declaration of faith and obedience. It is not just a ritual or tradition; it is a public testimony that a person has been transformed by Jesus Christ. Baptism by immersion represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. As we go under the water, we symbolically leave behind the old life of sin, and as we rise, we celebrate new life in Christ.

Water baptism does not save us; Jesus does. But it is an essential step of obedience for every believer who has accepted Him as Lord and Savior. It is the outward sign of an inward change, the visible expression of a heart that now belongs to God. Through baptism, we identify fully with the death and resurrection of Christ and declare to the world, “I belong to Jesus.”

At Mountain Valley Chapel, baptism is a moment of joy and celebration. Families gather, the church rejoices, and heaven celebrates another life surrendered to God. We follow the words of Jesus when He said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

If you have made a decision to follow Christ and are ready to take that next step, we would love to walk with you. Whether you are new to faith or rediscovering your commitment to God, baptism is a defining moment of obedience and faith.

If you are looking for a Bible-based church near Gold Bar, Sultan, or Index that values baptism as a vital part of following Jesus, we invite you to join us.

“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” — Romans 6:4 (ESV)