Baptism

We do encourage you to RSVP above as we want to connect with you beforehand whenever possible.

Many people do just decide on the spot to get baptized during the service and “go home wet,” which is great, and we’ll have towels for those circumstances. If you’re looking at this page though, that means you’ve been thinking about getting baptized so we appreciate your RSVP so we can support you and plan accordingly.

Please come ready to get wet. Men typically wear swim trunks and a dark colored shirt. Women typically wear a swimsuit with light-weight shorts & a dark colored t-shirt over the top. Those who decide to “go home wet” will be baptized in whatever they’re wearing.

Please invite friends & family to celebrate with you! Baptism at Fortified City is a joyful event; friends often bring balloons or banners and we cheer loudly for everybody!

Please leave your keys/cell phone with a friend.

We have some towels, though please try to bring your own.

Fortified City doesn’t actually have “membership”—we are happy to baptize anyone who has made a decision to trust Christ.

If you have a church home elsewhere, we do encourage you to be baptized there, surrounded by your church family. However, you are also welcome to be baptized here.

If you’re in the McAllen area, we encourage you to join us for one of our Baptism Sundays throughout the year.

If you’re not in McAllen, we encourage you to find a church near you and celebrate baptism with them, or we can try to connect you with a church or other Christ-followers in your area.

Yes, of course! Let us know your limitations and we will work to accommodate a celebration for you.

Yes, certainly! Please sign up together.

For any other questions please contact us here, and a member of our team will be in touch with you.