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Top Worship Songs for Baptism 2023
Song ideas for your baptism service plus tutorials!
Worship songs you can sing during water baptism services.
Let's set the scene: you get given the heads-up that next Sunday is going to be a baptism service at your church. Naturally, you start to stress a little bit. As a worship leader, putting together a strong setlist week after week is stressful enough - but, for somebody getting baptized, this service is going to be a memory they cherish for the rest of their lives. It isn't just a turning point in their faith journeys, it is a celebration that their closest family and friends might be attending.
So... how do you put together the right worship songs that can encapsulate the momentous celebration of being baptized?
This article discusses what to look for in songs for a baptism church service, and also provides several suggestions for your setlist. To browse sheet music and tutorials, check out Worship Artistry.
The Role of Worship Songs in Baptism Services
A baptism service is a special moment for a follower of God. It is a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ, a celebration of the transformative power of forgiveness, and an invitation for the holy spirit to enter one's life. As the participant is washed clean with holy water a transformation takes place. The church rallies around the baptized individual, commemorating everything that has occurred to get them to this moment and reflecting on how God has impacted their own lives.
Naturally, this experience creates a powerful moment of worship to praise the Lord for the resurrection, Christ's sacrifice, the gift of renewal, and for being set free from sins. It's a beautiful moment, and leading praise is an impactful opportunity for worship leaders, the person being baptized and the church as a whole to reflect on these healing moments with reverence.
Choosing a great song has the opportunity to support a worship service and help others connect with the Lord. Getting to lead that experience is a blessing, and using your gift of music to curate a meaningful baptism service is an honor.
How to Choose Worship Songs for Baptism
Let's discuss how you should approach selecting worship songs you can sing during water baptism services. Consider what baptism means: the cleansing power of God and His mercy, dedicating yourself to a life walking alongside Jesus Christ, and gratitude for the sacrifices that have brought faith, hope and wonder into your life.
Search for Christian song selections that explore themes of renewal, commitment, and dedication. Don't get overwhelmed by the pressure to pick the 'right song'. At the end of the day, your job as a worship leader is to help the congregation praise Jesus and build a setlist that complements the service as a whole.
Collaboration is Key
Let's alleviate some of the pressure: this service isn't all on your shoulders! Discuss your setlist ideas with other people involved to determine what the best songs for a baptism service could be.
Several people can offer different ideas and opinions as you put together a list of baptism worship songs. Your band will likely have preferences and certain strengths they might want to highlight. Likewise, your lead pastor will likely have a particular message they're communicating during this service that could spark more ideas.
Also - chat with the individual getting baptized! For all you know, they may have a meaningful song they would like to have played. They may love Mark Hall songs or have affection for a particular Hillsong piece.
Our Picks for Baptism Songs 2023
This I Believe by Hillsong Worship
Build My Life by Pat Barrett
Not Ashamed by Passion
Thank You God For Saving Me by Chris Tomlin
In The River by Jesus Culture
All Things New by Hillsong Worship
New Wine by Hillsong Worship
Made Alive by Citizens
The Stand by Hillsong United
Make Room by The Church Will Sing
Found In You by Vertical Worship
Beneath The Waters (I Will Rise) by Hillsong Worship
Come To The Water by Passion
Cornerstone by Hillsong Worship
God You're So Good by Passion
Holy Water by We The Kingdom
Alive In You by Jesus Culture
Have It All by Bethel Music
I Surrender by Hillsong Worship
Jesus Take All of Me (Just As I Am) by Brenton Brown
And the possibilities don’t end there! Jump over to Worship Artistry to explore more songs for your next baptism service.
Elevate Your Worship Leading Skills with Worship Artistry
Here at Worship Artistry, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping worship leaders all over the globe to sharpen their skills, expand their repertoire of songs, and find greater confidence in their musical abilities.
We've got tutorials, sheet music, and lyrics readily available for a wide range of Christian music. Praise songs, worship songs, hymns – you name it, you can probably find it in the Worship Artistry Range.
Our online worship teaching resource features 5-piece, label-approved arrangements and technique lessons for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals. With over 600 songs by over 100 artists, you can better your abilities and find appropriate songs for every worship or baptism service in the year.