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Baptism and How To Do It

Baptism is a picture of our new life in Jesus — dying to sin, burying the old way, and rising to walk with Him. Learn a simple way to baptize someone, then join free Zúme Training to practice with others.

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What baptism means

Baptism paints the gospel on a person’s body. It pictures death to sin (as Jesus died), burial of the old life (as Jesus was buried), and rebirth to a new life in Christ (as Jesus rose). Jesus 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…” The Greek baptizo means a drenching or submerging — like cloth soaked in dye that comes out transformed.

How to baptize someone

  1. Find standing water

    Deep enough for the new disciple to be submerged — a pond, river, lake, ocean, bathtub, or another way to gather water.

  2. Support them

    Let the disciple hold one of your hands; support their back with the other.

  3. Ask two clear questions

    Example: “Have you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?” and “Will you obey and serve Him as your King for the rest of your life?”

  4. Baptize in the Triune name

    If they answer yes to both, say something like: “Because you’ve professed your faith in the Lord Jesus, I now baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” Help them lower into the water, submerge completely, and raise them back up.

  5. Celebrate

    You’ve baptized a new follower of Jesus — a new citizen of heaven. Celebrate!

Practice explaining baptism out loud before you lead someone through it.

How Zúme helps

Zúme Training teaches baptism and many other simple disciple-making tools. Join a free training and put obedience into practice with others.

Simple tools

Learn baptism, Three Circles, prayer walking, and other methods you can use this week.

Train with people

Join a language-matched group so you practice, not just read.

Obedience path

Move from knowing about baptism to baptizing new disciples.

FAQ

Do I need to be a pastor to baptize someone?

If the Great Commission is for every follower of Jesus, every follower is invited to make disciples — including baptism. Ordinary believers can baptize.

Is Zúme Training free?

Yes. There is no tuition.

What if I haven’t been baptized yet?

Talk with a believer you trust and take that step of obedience, then help others do the same.

Ready to practice baptism with a training?

Join a free Zúme training and learn baptism alongside other disciple-making tools.

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