If, after Connections, a person wishes to join St. Paul Church, they are then asked to attend a New Member Orientation . Baptism Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. St. Paul Church recognizes baptism by other Christian churches, and does not engage in re-baptism of baptized Christians. St. Paul Church practices baptism of children and adults. Adults are baptized, based on their own faith in Christ, with the promise of support and encouragement of other believers.
Some Protestant churches insist on baptism by immersion.
St. Paul Church does not focus on the amount of water used in baptism, but on the heart of the believers and the promises which are made. Most baptisms take place at the baptismal font, which occupies a central place in the sanctuary.