Personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior (Acts 2:38).
Public confession of faith (Romans 10:9-10).
Age & Understanding:
For believers old enough to understand baptism (typically teens/adults; no infant baptism).
Pastoral Counseling:
Mandatory session with a COG minister to confirm readiness.
Baptismal Service at COG Karanampettai Main Church
Schedule:
Usually held during a Sunday morning/evening service or a special baptism service.
Procedure:
Opening Scripture: Matthew 28:19 read by the minister.
Testimony (Optional): Candidate shares their faith journey briefly.
Vows:
Minister asks: “Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God and your Savior?” “Do you repent of your sins and pledge to follow Christ?”
Baptism by Immersion:
Conducted in the COG Kovai Main Church baptismal pool.
Candidate is fully immersed “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
Prayer & Welcome:
Congregation prays for the newly baptized.
Certificate presented as a keepsake.
Post-Baptism
Discipleship:
New believers join COG’s discipleship classes.
Church Membership:
Baptism is a step toward formal COG membership.
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The Church of God (Full Gospel) in India is part of the global Pentecostal movement with a strong commitment to sharing the gospel and building Christ-centered communities.
