Baptism Stories

Baptism | Bill Albers

August 27, 2023 |

By grace, through faith, I have been saved. Now, in the last 10 years, I am listening and Jesus is growing me.


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Baptism | Jeanie Albers

August 27, 2023 |

As I went along in life, I tried to feel loved in many different ways that were never fully satisfying. I chased after being liked, being a leader, recognition, success, materialistic things, positive thinking, and the prosperity gospel. Nothing could fill the void no matter how hard I worked.


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Baptism | Collin Forst

August 27, 2023 |

After being saved, I’ve seen the eternal goodness of Jesus and am continually reminded of just how good he is. Not only as the ultimate provider and savior but his glory and greatness has given me perspective, peace, and more sustainable joy


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Baptism | Mikayla Fritz

August 27, 2023 |

It was not until this summer when I took Gospel 101 at Veritas, that I began to realize how present God was in my life. I realized that He was not just a distant character in a story, but the savior of my life who sent His one and only son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord, to die on the cross for his accusers to put death to our sins.


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Baptism | Rylee Goodfellow

August 27, 2023 |

After being saved by Jesus, I now experience an indestructible joy that nothing else will ever measure up to. His joy is overflowing in me, and God has given me the boldness to share my faith with my roommates, teammates, and others on my college campus.


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Baptism | Sarah Meester

August 27, 2023 |

Christ has softened my heart and helped me to focus on him and his glory versus focusing on myself. Focusing on eternal life has helped me to be less anxious. Knowing that God's plan is the ultimate plan and he will not lead me astray. He knows what I need and will provide always. Jesus died for me.


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Baptism | Steven Meester

August 27, 2023 |

My worldview has changed: I used to think that Truth, Goodness, and Beauty could be found in the world apart from God. Now I understand that these Transcendentals are part of God.


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Baptism | Brandi Meyer

August 27, 2023 |

I can testify that there can be joy in the Lord even in the midst of struggles. When I put trust in Him, I do not face these things alone. I am so thankful that He has been by my side! He has sent me comfort and encouragement through prayer, through His Word and through His people.


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Baptism | Greg Smith

August 27, 2023 |

I know that in spite of the struggles of everyday life, Jesus is the foundation that gives joy to the great things in life and carries me through the challenges.


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Baptism | Kim Smith

August 27, 2023 |

I now have the contentment and stability I craved. I am solid in my faith as I continue to learn.


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Baptism | Hayley Winders

August 27, 2023 |

Christ is contributing to my life by giving me strength and confidence. I have someone to look to when I am struggling and when I am not struggling.


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Baptism | Kody Deneve

August 27, 2023 |

God is in my life in so many more ways now than ever before. I lean on Him and talk to Him more than ever. He has helped give me the strength to get through the most challenging year of my life with a new career change and bringing a child into our family.


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Baptism | Janet Smith

August 27, 2023 |

I believe Jesus has been there for me all along. I am so thankful that he has called me back to him!


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Baptism | Dustin Toner

August 27, 2023 |

Today, my walk with Christ is fulfilling, humbling yet filled with joy. I have a better understanding of the gospel, and how to navigate the crazy world we live in.


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Baptism | Taylor Toner

August 27, 2023 |

Life after Jesus is joyful and freeing. No longer is everything up to me, to my ability to achieve. I know that the Lord knows my heart, pursued me, and I trust in his will for my life.


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Baptism | Cassandra Westberry

August 27, 2023 |

God is always with me and who I turn to when I am feeling lost or in need of guidance. But he is also who I turn to when good things happen as well because God is in control of everything.


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Baptism | Amber Hess

August 27, 2023 |

I now know that Christ has complete sovereignty over my life. I have given up control and found so much peace in knowing that NOTHING is in my control and everything is in His control.


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Baptism | Tabitha Thomson

August 27, 2023 |

I spent the first 50 years of my life living for myself, but now God has given me the desire to live today and each following day (Lord willing another 50 years) not for myself, but all for His glory!


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Baptism | Emily Deneve

August 27, 2023 |

It is pretty humbling to realize that my entire life before truly meeting Jesus was based on self-centered ideals. I now understand that I was created as a human on Earth by God for a specific purpose: to spread the word of the Lord.


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Baptism | Jason Eastman

August 27, 2023 |

Attending church is no longer a chore and I am no longer the center of the universe. I can see that I am a tiny puzzle piece in God’s bigger plan. I recognize my sin and know I am forgiven and loved by God.


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Baptism | Macie Younge

August 27, 2023 |

I am so grateful for the cross and that Jesus would die for sinners who did nothing but hate Him. The gospel truly is so sweet, and I live in response to this, feeling secure in who I am in Christ, which urges me to tell others of what Jesus has done for us.


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