It will give you a say in the direction of the church, a church which can serve the Lord by helping people to live happier, more productive lives. The process described below is the process in our denomination, the General Church of the New Jerusalem. Other New Church bodies have different procedures. Spiritual Commitments 1. This is the most powerful step.
Baptism is an introduction into the life of the church.
Baptism does not mean you agree with or understand everything you have heard. If you have questions about what any of them means, please contact a minister. Benefits - The benefits of baptism into the New Church are the most intangible, but the most powerful. Commitments about beliefs really make a difference in our lives. This is an important benefit.