Baptism
Baptism is an important part of Christian ministry. But what should it look like? Immersion, pouring or sprinkling? For infants or for believers? Is it an outward sign of an inner experience, or is it a part of the salvation experience? A sacrament or an ordinance? Every tradition seems to have a different answer to these questions. With a growing ecumenism and a wide variety of traditions found in just one congregation, Christian leaders must reflect deeply on these issues and increase understanding of other traditions. Gord Heath and James Dvorak have edited a book called Baptism: Historical, Theological and Pastoral Perspectives. This book presents the views from the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Quaker, Restoration and Pentecostal perspectives. This book will help you understand your own tradition, as well as appreciate the position of others.
You can purchase this book here.
