But an African pastor may baptize a husband and wife in a river by immersion, then, taking their child in his arms, the same pastor may baptize the child by sprinkling or pouring. Moravians recognize the baptisms of all adults and children who were baptized in any Christian church according to the Trinitarian formula regardless of mode. Moravians do not rebaptize persons who have been previously baptized in our own or other communions as children or adults. Moravians appreciate the significance of belonging to a church that recognizes both kinds of baptism. The baptism of an adult who has newly become a Christian reminds us that faith is required of all who are baptized.
Christian baptism is symbolic.
Baptism by any mode recalls images of washing or cleansing. Immersion reminds us that we are joined to Christ in his death and resurrection. It conveys the idea of dying to sin and of being raised to new life. Into the death of Jesus I baptize you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Christian baptism is a sign and a seal.